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Lolo, MT
Census-designated place in Missoula County, Montana.
Population
4,314
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
456
ZIP codes
0
Lolo and its ZIP codes
Lolo at a glance
- Lolo is about 59 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 30th among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $86,065, 19% above the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $431,800 (15% above Montana) and median rent is $1,139 a month.
Local data for Lolo, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lolo, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,065
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$431,800
Median rent
$1,139/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
40.9%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (861), Irish Americans (849), Italian Americans (251).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Missoula County. PPP loans are for Lolo.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,053
65,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,223
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$872M
FY 2026, $7,394 per person
How people get to work
Lolo, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lolo, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,485
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
215
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
14.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lolo, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Lolo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard HomesCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 5.6 |
| CarltonCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 6.2 |
| MissoulaCity | 8.2 mi | 35 |
| FlorenceCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.8 |
| East MissoulaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| WyeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| Bonner-West RiversideCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| PiltzvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| TurahCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| StevensvilleTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| FrenchtownCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.7 |
| Twin CreeksCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| HusonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| EvaroCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 17.2 |
| AlbertonTown | 24 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lolo, MT in?
- Lolo is in Missoula County, Montana.
- What is the population of Lolo, MT?
- About 4,314 people live in Lolo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lolo?
- Nearby places include Orchard Homes (5.6 mi), Carlton (6.5 mi), Missoula (8.2 mi), Florence (9.9 mi), East Missoula (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023