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Bigfork, MT
Census-designated place in Flathead County, Montana.
Population
5,565
Land area
31.3sq mi
People per sq mi
178
ZIP codes
0
Bigfork and its ZIP codes
Bigfork at a glance
- Bigfork is about 23 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 24th among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $85,307, 18% above the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $674,600 (80% above Montana) and median rent is $1,016 a month.
Local data for Bigfork, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bigfork, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,307
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$674,600
Median rent
$1,016/mo
Homeownership
79.7%
Bachelor's or higher
50.4%
Median age
53.9
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,271), Irish Americans (914), Norwegian Americans (517).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Flathead County. PPP loans are for Bigfork.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,562
51,035 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$884M
FY 2026, $8,467 per person
How people get to work
Bigfork, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.5%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked6.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home17.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bigfork, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
1,250
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
372
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 18°F
19.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bigfork, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Bigfork
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Woods BayCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.4 |
| SomersCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.9 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 14.1 |
| Forest Hill VillageCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Bear DanceCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| RollinsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| EvergreenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.6 |
| KalispellCity | 15 mi | 12.9 |
| Swan LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.6 |
| Helena FlatsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8.4 |
| BataviaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| Lake Mary RonanCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| DaytonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| KilaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4 |
| Hungry HorseCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| Columbia FallsCity | 21 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bigfork, MT in?
- Bigfork is in Flathead County, Montana.
- What is the population of Bigfork, MT?
- About 5,565 people live in Bigfork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bigfork?
- Nearby places include Woods Bay (5.4 mi), Somers (8 mi), Lakeside (9 mi), Forest Hill Village (9.8 mi), Bear Dance (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023