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Arlee, MT
Census-designated place in Lake County, Montana.
Population
812
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
126
ZIP codes
0
Arlee and its ZIP codes
Arlee at a glance
- Arlee is about 16 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,500, 21% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $261,400 (30% below Montana) and median rent is $890 a month.
Local data for Arlee, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arlee, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,500
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$261,400
Median rent
$890/mo
Homeownership
59.8%
Bachelor's or higher
32.2%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (86), Polish Americans (65), Irish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Arlee.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,190
9,694 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,778
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$582M
FY 2026, $18,691 per person
How people get to work
Arlee, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone45.8%
- Carpooled24.4%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walked8.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arlee, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,125
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
30
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
16.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arlee, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Arlee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EvaroCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 17.2 |
| RavalliCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.6 |
| St. IgnatiusTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| FrenchtownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.7 |
| Old AgencyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| HusonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| WyeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| DixonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| CharloCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| Kicking HorseCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| MissoulaCity | 21 mi | 35 |
| East MissoulaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| Orchard HomesCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.6 |
| AlbertonTown | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| Bonner-West RiversideCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| PiltzvilleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arlee, MT in?
- Arlee is in Lake County, Montana.
- What is the population of Arlee, MT?
- About 812 people live in Arlee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arlee?
- Nearby places include Evaro (7.3 mi), Ravalli (8.4 mi), St. Ignatius (10 mi), Frenchtown (13 mi), Old Agency (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023