Homefactsby IDLookupNew search

Neighborhood report

Polson, MT

Lake CountyElev. 892 m
Population
5,334
Median home
$321,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Polson

Polson is a city in Montana with about 5,334 residents. Polson sits in Lake County. The median age is 42.9 and the median household income is $51,463. Homes carry a median value of $321,000, and about 53% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (59.6%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

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

Look up anyone in Polson, MT
Search Polson residents by name — addresses, phone numbers, relatives, criminal & public records.
Search people →

Who lives here

Demographics

Population
5,334
Median age
42.9
Median household income
$51,463
Per-capita income
$30,142
Poverty rate
20%
High-school grad or higher
92.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
Unemployment
6.9%
Avg. commute
18.8 min
Work from home
2.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White59.6%
Hispanic or Latino7.3%
Black0.4%
Asian0.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42.3%
Sales & office22.1%
Service20.7%
Production, transportation & material moving11.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.5%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$321,000
Median gross rent
$921/mo
Owner-occupied
52.6%
Median year built
1983
Households
2,280
Avg. household size
2.29

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Polson has 5 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading25%
Math20%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Polson High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Polson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Cherry Valley SchoolElementaryGrades -1–1
Linderman SchoolElementaryGrades 2–4
Valley View SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime125% above national
Polson868
Montana449
United States386
↑ 70% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime102% above national
Polson3,935
Montana1,855
United States1,952
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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 · Lake County
AvalancheRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Polson is in Lake County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Polson sits in Lake County. Elevation ~892 m.

Map of Polson
Polson, MT
Where Polson is
BillingsMissoulaGreat FallsBozemanButte-Silver BowHelenaPolson
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Polson Feed Mill
Notable people from Polson
Andy MangelsDave McAlpinLinda Reksten
People searches in Polson
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Ronan (11 mi)Kalispell (37 mi)Columbia Falls (47 mi)Whitefish (53 mi)Missoula (56 mi)Libby (81 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Polson, MT (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Polson, Montana.

Brian Anthony Johnston, 51
Polson · Lake County · 59860
AKA Brian Anthony Johnson, Brian A Johnson

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

Polson — frequently asked

What is the population of Polson, Montana?
Polson has a population of about 5,334, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Polson?
The median home value in Polson is $321,000, and the median gross rent is $921/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Polson safe? What is the crime rate?
Polson Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 868 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Polson face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lake County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Polson?
Polson has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Polson?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Polson. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
Look up a person in Polson →