Whitefish, Montana

Population 6,402

Whitefish is located in Flathead County, MT. The population is 6,402, making Whitefish the 3rd largest city in Flathead County.

There are 5 public schools in Whitefish with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Whitefish is low , and there are 16 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Whitefish is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Whitefish property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Whitefish include Columbia Falls, Olney and Helena Flats.

Whitefish Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 2.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 46.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 51.1%

Crime Rate

43.53% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 18
  • Violent Crimes: 193
  • Robbery: 35
  • Burglary: 123
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

45.81% Higher than national avg.
  • 16 offenders in Whitefish
  • 24.99 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

76 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 75

Unemployment

Low 2.7%
  • Montana unemployment average: 2.6%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Whitefish, MT and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Whitefish's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
1 Private School

Whitefish Christian Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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16 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Whitefish, MT

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94 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Whitefish, MT issued 94 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 94 permits, 81 were issued for single family homes and 13 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Whitefish, MT issued 77 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $611
  • 1 Bedroom: $699
  • 2 Bedrooms: $920
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,307
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,568

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Environmental Hazards

76 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (146/156)
    Whitefish, MT has 93.59% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Whitefish, MT is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.26 Average
    Whitefish, MT is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23°
  • February 28.62°
  • March 29.68°
  • April 42.27°
  • May 51.19°
  • June 57.36°
  • July 65.32°
  • August 64.07°
  • September 55.8°
  • October 41.62°
  • November 33.47°
  • December 21°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Whitefish, MT

Earthquakes
Whitefish, MT has a high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Whitefish, MT has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Whitefish, MT has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Whitefish, MT has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Whitefish, MT: $51,250

Unemployment

Unemployment in Whitefish is 2.7%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.6% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 30.49%
White Collar - 69.51%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steve Bullock
  • Sen. Steve Daines
  • Sen. Jon Tester

City Representatives

  • Ryan Zinke

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

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1 Cemetery view all

5 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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