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Lakeside, MT
Census-designated place in Flathead County, Montana. ZIP codes: 59922.
Population
2,386
Land area
14.1sq mi
People per sq mi
169
ZIP codes
1
Lakeside and its ZIP codes
Lakeside at a glance
- Lakeside is about 22 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 45th among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $77,435, 7% above the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $720,100 (92% above Montana).
Local data for Lakeside, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakeside, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,435
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$720,100
Homeownership
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher
35.8%
Median age
52.8
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (303), Irish Americans (147), Scottish Americans (134).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Flathead County. PPP loans are for Lakeside.
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
PPP loans
$3.4M
75 loans, 737 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lakeside, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.4%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked8.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.0%
- Worked from home16.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakeside, 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
80° / 25°F
21.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakeside, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Lakeside
1 in or overlapping Lakeside. Population shown
Cities near Lakeside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SomersCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Woods BayCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.4 |
| RollinsCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.9 |
| Forest Hill VillageCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.5 |
| BigforkCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 31.3 |
| Lake Mary RonanCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| DaytonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Bear DanceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| ElmoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| KilaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| KalispellCity | 15 mi | 12.9 |
| BataviaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| LindisfarneCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| EvergreenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.6 |
| Big ArmCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.4 |
| Kings PointCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakeside, MT in?
- Lakeside is in Flathead County, Montana.
- What ZIP codes are in Lakeside, MT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lakeside include 59922.
- What is the population of Lakeside, MT?
- About 2,386 people live in Lakeside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakeside?
- Nearby places include Somers (5.3 mi), Woods Bay (7.5 mi), Rollins (7.5 mi), Forest Hill Village (7.9 mi), Bigfork (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023