State rank#3 of 56
Smallest county120,672 residentsYellowstone County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 30063
Missoula County, Montana
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population120,672
Household income$75,598
Unemployment2.8%
Life expectancy78.6 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Missoula County has 120,672 residents and ranks #3 by population among Montana county equivalents. Median household income is $75,598. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.8%. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Montana
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Missoula County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Missoula County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $472,100 median home value and $1,190/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $75,598, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Missoula County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, uninsured, and mental health access. College attainment is 47.4% and life expectancy is 78.6 years.
Potential advantages
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 47.4%, rank #2 of 56 available Montana counties.
- Uninsured: 9%, rank #4 of 56 available Montana counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 152 residents, rank #5 of 50 available Montana counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,190/mo, rank #54 of 56; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $472,100, rank #53 of 56; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 2.8%, rank #24 of 56; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Montana
Rank and range use only counties in Montana with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$75,598
$75,598; above the state county median of $65,868.
State rank #9 of 56 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$472,100
$472,100; above the state county median of $235,550.
State rank #53 of 56 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,190/mo
$1,190/mo; above the state county median of $818/mo.
State rank #54 of 56 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.8%
2.8%; below the state county median of 2.9%.
State rank #24 of 56 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
47.4%
47.4%; above the state county median of 25.9%.
State rank #2 of 56 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
78.6 years
78.6 years; above the state county median of 76.5 years.
State rank #13 of 48 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
13.9%
13.9%; below the state county median of 16.1%.
State rank #10 of 56 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
9%
9%; below the state county median of 11.8%.
State rank #4 of 56 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 866 residents
1 per 866 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,335 residents.
State rank #12 of 53 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 152 residents
1 per 152 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 444 residents.
State rank #5 of 50 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Missoula County FAQ
Is Missoula County a good place to live?
Missoula County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, uninsured, and mental health access. College attainment is 47.4% and life expectancy is 78.6 years.
What should I know before moving to Missoula County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $472,100 median home value and $1,190/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $75,598, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Missoula County?
Missoula County has 120,672 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Missoula County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 30063; the parent state FIPS is 30.
What is the median household income in Missoula County?
The ACS median household income is $75,598.
How much does housing cost in Missoula County?
Housing benchmarks are $472,100 median home value and $1,190/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $75,598, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Missoula County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.8%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
#1Yellowstone County168,957
#2Gallatin County124,074
#4Flathead County110,695
#5Cascade County84,606
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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