Ravalli County, MT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Ravalli County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,239 | 1,116,316 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 19.7 | 7.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.55% | 1.09% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 47.4 | 40.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 18,779 | 452,676 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Ravalli County grew by 14.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 45,807 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Ravalli County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Ravalli County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,633 | $69,624 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.49% | 5.32% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ravalli County is about 3% higher than in Montana.
Housing
| Metric | Ravalli County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $826,923 | $242,768 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,054 | $1,031 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.6% | 69.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Ravalli County is about 65.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,054 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ravalli County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 149 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ravalli County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.9 | 16.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.8 | 32.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 149 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,627 | $4,139 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,359 | 2,162 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 720 | 403 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Montana:
Fallon County (7.4 min), Garfield County (7.8 min), Treasure County (7.8 min).
Slowest:
Broadwater County (30.4 min), Granite County (23.4 min), Stillwater County (22.8 min).
The average commute time in Ravalli County is 18 minutes, longer than the 16 minutes in Montana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Ravalli County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Ravalli County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% | 31.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Montana:
Gallatin County (0.4), Missoula County (0.3), Lewis and Clark County (0.3).
Lowest:
Liberty County (0.2), Toole County (0.2), Wheatland County (0.2).
Health
Ravalli County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Ravalli County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.9% | 14.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.4% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Montana:
Gallatin County (0.8), Missoula County (0.8), Granite County (0.8).
Lowest:
Glacier County (0.7), Big Horn County (0.8), Roosevelt County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ravalli County, Montana.
What is the population of Ravalli County, Montana?
The population of Ravalli County, Montana is 47,239, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Ravalli County, Montana?
The population density of Ravalli County, Montana is 19.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Ravalli County, Montana?
The median household income in Ravalli County, Montana is $71,633, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Ravalli County, Montana?
The median home price in Ravalli County, Montana is $826,923, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Ravalli County, Montana?
The unemployment rate in Ravalli County, Montana is 3.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.