Livability Score

53
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Hot Spot Thai
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Polson Flathead Historical Museum
Museum
Showboat Cinemas
Cinema
Miracle of America Museum and Pioneer Village
Attraction
Miracle of America Museum and Pioneer Village
Museum
Food and Drink (2) F
Polson Liquor Store
Alcohol
Glacier Brewing Company
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (5) F
Super One Foods
Grocery Store
Flathead Lake Cheese
Cheese
Safeway
Grocery Store
Lake City Bakery & Eatery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (13) B
Ducharme Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
O'Malley Park
Park
Boettcher Park
Park
Salish Point Park
Park
Sacajawea Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Polson Sports Complex
Park
Jorgenson Heglie Park
Park
Pablo National Wildlife Refuge
Park
Shops (1) F
Stutzman's Amish Crafted Furniture
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Polson.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Polson is 95/100 - which is 6% lower than Montana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Polson crime rates are 5,587 per 100k, which is 139% higher than Montana
Property Crime
4,531 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,056 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D-

The median income in Polson is $39,604 - which is 18% lower than Montana.
Med. Household Income
$39,604
F
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
A-
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Polson Police Department
Police
Polson Fire Department Station No. 1
Fire Station
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing B-

Polson home prices are $193,200 - which is 3% lower than Montana
Home Price
$193,200
B
Home Appreciation Rate
6%
B
Home Affordability
4.9x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools F

The Polson graduation rate is 85% - which is 4% lower than Montana
School Test Scores
35%
F
High School Grad. Rates
85%
C
Elementary Schools (5) F
Linderman School
Cherry Valley School
Polson Middle School
Mission Valley Christianacademy
High Schools (2) F
Polson High School
Mission Valley Christianacademy
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ratings F

Polson has an overall rating of 40% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Polson? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ducharme Park
      Lions Park
      O'Malley Park
      Boettcher Park
      Salish Point Park
      Sacajawea Park
      Riverside Park
      Polson Sports Complex

      Entertainment

      Polson Flathead Historical Museum
      Showboat Cinemas
      Miracle of America Museum and Pioneer Village
      Miracle of America Museum and Pioneer Village

      Food & Drink

      Polson Liquor Store
      Glacier Brewing Company

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Polson? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Polson.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Polson a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors