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Libby, MT

Lincoln CountyElev. 2,096 m
Population
2,948
Median home
$218,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Libby

Libby is a city in Montana with about 2,948 residents. Libby sits in Lincoln County. The median age is 49 and the median household income is $39,261. Homes carry a median value of $218,500, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (86.6%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,948
Median age
49
Median household income
$39,261
Per-capita income
$25,852
Poverty rate
26.1%
High-school grad or higher
92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
Unemployment
1.9%
Avg. commute
13.8 min
Work from home
7.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White86.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.7%
Sales & office19.5%
Service19.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance15%
Production, transportation & material moving12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$218,500
Median gross rent
$679/mo
Owner-occupied
59.5%
Median year built
1959
Households
1,427
Avg. household size
1.96

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Libby has 3 public schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading14%
Math6%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Libby High SchoolHighGrades 912
Libby Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 78
Libby Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -16

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime60% below national
Libby153
Montana449
United States386
6% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime58% below national
Libby828
Montana1,855
United States1,952
65% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Libby Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Libby.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lincoln County
AvalancheRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Libby is in Lincoln County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Libby sits in Lincoln County. Elevation ~2,096 m.

Map of Libby
Libby, MT
Where Libby is
BillingsMissoulaGreat FallsBozemanButte-Silver BowHelenaLibby
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Libby High SchoolCoram Hotel, The
Notable people from Libby
Scott MacDonaldKeith TowerDestiney Sue MooreDan Rambo
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Nearby cities
Whitefish (56 mi)Kalispell (58 mi)Columbia Falls (63 mi)Polson (81 mi)Ronan (90 mi)Missoula (126 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Libby, MT (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Libby, Montana.

Richard Allan Wick, 71
Libby · Lincoln County · 59923
AKA Richard Allen, Rich Wich

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Libby — frequently asked

What is the population of Libby, Montana?
Libby has a population of about 2,948, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Libby?
The median home value in Libby is $218,500, and the median gross rent is $679/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Libby safe? What is the crime rate?
Libby Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 153 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Libby face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lincoln County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Libby?
Libby has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Libby?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Libby. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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