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Woods Bay, MT
Census-designated place in Lake County, Montana.
Population
835
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
614
ZIP codes
0
Woods Bay and its ZIP codes
Woods Bay at a glance
- Woods Bay is about 80 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,091 a year, 12% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $512,200 (36% above Montana) and median rent is $1,286 a month.
Local data for Woods Bay, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Woods Bay, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,091
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$512,200
Median rent
$1,286/mo
Homeownership
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher
58.6%
Median age
58.4
Average commute
31.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (168), Swedish Americans (59), Irish Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Woods Bay.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 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
Woods Bay, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home43.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Woods Bay, 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
80° / 25°F
21.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Woods Bay, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Woods Bay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BigforkCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 31.3 |
| Bear DanceCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.8 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 14.1 |
| RollinsCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.9 |
| SomersCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 2.9 |
| Forest Hill VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Swan LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.6 |
| DaytonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake Mary RonanCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| LindisfarneCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| Kings PointCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| Finley PointCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.3 |
| EvergreenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8.6 |
| Big ArmCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.4 |
| ElmoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| KalispellCity | 19 mi | 12.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Woods Bay, MT in?
- Woods Bay is in Lake County, Montana.
- What is the population of Woods Bay, MT?
- About 835 people live in Woods Bay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Woods Bay?
- Nearby places include Bigfork (5.4 mi), Bear Dance (7.3 mi), Lakeside (7.5 mi), Rollins (8.8 mi), Somers (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023