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City in Montana, United States

Whitefish

$838kMedian Home
281Days with 5+ hrs sun
54°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation7kCenter elevation3,028 ft
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Whitefish is a city in Flathead County, Montana, United States. According to the 2020 United States census, there were 7,751 people in the city.Wikipedia

The cold season is long. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Winter is not just a brief interruption. Noticeable daylight swing. Annual snowfall is at least 15 inches.

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Where It Is

Location Context
Whitefish, Montana
Latitude48.41°
Longitude-114.34°
Population7k
Center elevation3,028 ft
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State Context

MontanaU.S. state

Montana is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is bordered by Idaho to the west, North Dakota to the east, South Dakota to the southeast, Wyoming to the south, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan to the north. It is the fourth-largest state by area, but the eighth-least populous state and the third-least densely populated state. Its capital is Helena, while the most populous city is Billings.Wikipedia

Income tax: 1.00% - 5.90%Avg sales tax: 0.00%Property tax: 0.61%Official school data available

About the Region

Mountain West

The Mountain West groups Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Mountain towns, high plains, basins, and metropolitan areas such as Denver, Salt Lake City, and Boise all sit within this broad region.

Elevation and terrain make a single regional climate description unreliable. A lower-elevation basin and a mountain community can have very different winters and travel conditions. Housing, access to healthcare, and proximity to recreation also depend on the specific place; use the city data and local context.

Outdoors

Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age43 yrs
College Educated56%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home21%of workforce
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$838k
Median home price
Household Income
$70k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
74
Walk Score at mapped location
83 / 100 · point score

Not a citywide average. Walkability varies by address.

48.41100, -114.33750 · Updated 2026-08-28

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School Rating
8.9/10
Internet
No internet coverage data yet.
The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
281
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

77% of the year
Avg High Temp
54°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Damp cool season
60% warm season / 78% cool season
Comfort Score
32/100
Challenging
Temp Swing
49°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
24"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
53"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
39
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

Monthly Temperature
Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
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Humidity Through The Year
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damp cool season
Summer 60% · Winter 78% · Jul-Dec 54-82%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
moderate
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
3 days
per year with AQI > 100
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