Living in Missoula Montana
Missoula County is home to approximately 105,000 people in several welcoming communities – Missoula , the county seat, Lolo, Frenchtown, Huson, East Missoula, and Bonner.
Nestled in the Rocky Mountain grandeur of western Montana, Missoula is the hub of five valleys and three major rivers – the Blackfoot River, the Bitterroot River and the Clark Fork River. Roughly halfway between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks, Missoula is a blend of small-town charm and big-city sophistication.
Missoula Montana
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Missoula has a rich and colorful history and many local businesses, churches, schools, events, and community organizations, making Missoula a great place to visit, and an even better place to call Home! For these reasons, we’re often ranked in national surveys for our quality of life.
Missoula One of the Top Cities in America, We’ve ranked:
Missoula, MT One of the Top 10 Trout Towns in North America
Best Place to Live and Play in the Rockies! Missoula MT
Missoula Named One of the Most Playful Cities in America
Missoula MT – One of the Best Rural Places for Kids
Missoula Is an Ideal Place for a Second Home or a Vacation Home
University of Montana – The Most Beautiful Campus in America
National Geographic’s Crown of the Continent – GeoTourism Locations
One of the Skinniest Towns in the U.S. – Missoula MT
Missoula MT – One of the Best “Green” Commuter Towns!
What To Do In Missoula Montana
One of the first things visitors notice is how friendly people are here. With residents and visitors from around the globe, the city has an increasingly diverse population. On summer Saturdays, Missoulians congregate at the Farmer’s Market for fresh produce, coffee and conversation. Year-round, they meet on the recreational trails that run alongside the river through the heart of downtown and past campus. Hiking, bicycling, fly fishing, river rafting and skiing are all big here.
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Kayak in Downtown Missoula at Brennan’s Wave
Visit Missoula’s Farmer’s Markets & People’s Markets
Missoula’s Clark Fork River front Trail
Missoula Montana’s Abundant Arts & Cultural Events
First Friday Art Walk in Missoula Montana
Wine Tasting & Live Music at Lake Missoula Cellars
Missoula’s Top 5 Family Fun Activities
Dragon Hollow Play Area – Next to The Carousel!
Missoula’s Pet Friendly Locations – Bring Your Four-Legged Friends!
Take a Tour of Missoula’s Breweries – Got Moose Drool?
Where to Eat in Missoula Montana
Missoula restaurants serve up everything from steak and potatoes to Thai noodles, while an array of coffeehouses, pubs, nightclubs and movie theaters provide diversion. Residents come from around the region to shop the city’s department and discount stores, shopping mall and specialty boutiques.
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Grocery Shopping – Buy Local at Missoula’s Good Food Store
Missoula MT Climate & Temperature
- Elevation: 3,199 feet above sea level
- Annual Average Temperature (F): 44.4 degrees
- January Daily Minimum (F): 29.5 degrees
- July Daily Minimum (F): 84.1 degrees
- Annual Mean Snowfall (inches): 46.5″
- Annual Mean Rainfall (inches): 13.5
Missoula Area Schools
Missoula County Public Schools
Population (2007)
- Montana: 957,861
- Missoula County: 105,650
- City of Missoula: 64,081
Taxation – Missoula Taxes
One of the benefits of living in Montana is that we have NO SALES TAX! We are also known for having low personal and property taxes.
- Property Tax (within School Dist 1-1) 2005: 710,96 mills
(Based upon State classification percentage) - Personal Income Tax (Net Effective Rate): 2% to 8%
- Corporate Income Tax: 6.75% of Net Income
- Business Equipment Tax: 3%
- Accommodation “Bed” Tax: 7%
- Sales Tax: NONE
- Inventory Tax: NONE
Missoula Area Utilities and Services
Electric: Northwestern Energy and Missoula Electric Cooperative
Natural Gas: Northwestern Energy, Mountain Water Company, & Grant Creek Water Works
Waste Disposal: Allied Waste Services
Sewer: City of Missoula (and special districts outside Missoula)
Telecommunications: Qwest, Bresnan, Blackfoot, Essen and Sprint
Source: Missoula Area Economic Development Corp. Missoula Community Profile 2008
