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Whitefish, MT
City in Flathead County, Montana.
Population
8,749
Land area
7.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,194
ZIP codes
0
Whitefish and its ZIP codes
Whitefish at a glance
- Whitefish is about 156 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 14th among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $73,811, close to the Montana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $684,300 (82% above Montana) and median rent is $1,354 a month.
Local data for Whitefish, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Whitefish, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,811
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$684,300
Median rent
$1,354/mo
Homeownership
61.7%
Bachelor's or higher
56.8%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,958), Irish Americans (960), Norwegian Americans (440).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Flathead County. PPP loans are for Whitefish.
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
Whitefish, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.2%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked6.9%
- Bicycle1.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home24.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Whitefish, 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° / 16°F
19.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whitefish, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Whitefish
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia FallsCity | 8.7 mi | 2.3 |
| Helena FlatsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.4 |
| OlneyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| RhodesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Hungry HorseCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| CoramCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| Martin CityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| EvergreenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.6 |
| West GlacierCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| KalispellCity | 17 mi | 12.9 |
| BataviaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| PolebridgeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| Forest Hill VillageCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| KilaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4 |
| StrykerCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1 |
| SomersCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whitefish, MT in?
- Whitefish is in Flathead County, Montana.
- What is the population of Whitefish, MT?
- About 8,749 people live in Whitefish, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whitefish?
- Nearby places include Columbia Falls (8.7 mi), Helena Flats (12 mi), Olney (13 mi), Rhodes (13 mi), Hungry Horse (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023