Missoula County Public RecordsMontana

Missoula County, MT, serves over 9,000 K-12 students across approximately 30 schools, including six public high schools. Around 93% of adults hold a high school diploma, and 45% have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Average public high school graduation rate is 90%, with SAT scores averaging 1160. The county prioritizes school safety with comprehensive security measures. Adult education is supported through The Lifelong Learning Center. Educational programs emphasize STEM, arts, and college readiness, ensuring well-rounded student development.

As of 2023, Missoula County, MT, has an employment rate of about 63%. Major employment sectors include healthcare and social assistance (20%), retail trade (13%), and education services (10%). The most common occupation types are office and administrative support (14%), sales (10%), and management (9%). Roughly 82% of workers commute by car, with an average commute time of 16 minutes—primarily within Missoula city. Around 88% of employed residents work within the county, while 12% commute to nearby counties like Ravalli and Lake.

Missoula County, MT, has a homeownership rate of about 55%, with a median home value around $468,000 as of early 2024. Median monthly rent is approximately $1,400. The market has seen steady value growth, with prices rising over 5% year-over-year. Housing options range from single-family homes and condos to historic houses and apartments, spread across neighborhoods such as the Rattlesnake, University District, and South Hills. Property tax rates average 0.83%, resulting in an estimated annual tax of $3,884 on a median-priced home. The rental vacancy rate hovers near 4%.

As of 2022, Missoula County, MT, has an estimated population of 122,586. The median age is around 36.5 years. Females make up approximately 50.2% of the population, while males comprise 49.8%. The racial and ethnic breakdown is predominantly White (89.1%), followed by Native American (3.8%), Asian (1.5%), Black or African American (0.8%), and two or more races (4.1%). Hispanic or Latino individuals account for about 3.8% of the population.

Missoula County, Montana, had 91,040 registered voters for the 2022 general election. The county holds primary, general, and special elections, with key contests for local, state, and federal offices. In 2020, Joe Biden won 60% of the Missoula vote; voter turnout regularly tops 80%. There are over 20 polling locations, including the Missoula County Fairgrounds. Common issues include housing and environmental policy. Elections are overseen by the Missoula County Elections Office. Major parties are Democratic and Republican, with Democrats typically leading in urban precincts, while rural areas often vote Republican.

Missoula County, MT has a crime rate higher than the state average, with a 2022 overall crime rate of 36.35 per 1,000 residents. Violent crime accounts for about 4.19 per 1,000, while property crime is approximately 32.16 per 1,000. The Missoula Police Department and Sheriff’s Office collaborate on public safety, with robust crime reporting and prevention programs. Although crime is above national averages, recent years have seen a slight decline in violent incidents, while property-related offenses remain a concern for residents and local authorities.