Ravalli County

As of the latest available data, Ravalli County, MT has a population of approximately 44,174 people. The racial composition is predominantly White (95.3%), followed by Native American (1.5%), and Asian (0.6%). Hispanic or Latino residents make up around 3.2% of the population. The median household income is around $47,791, and the poverty rate stands at 13.2%. The median age of the county's residents is 49.1 years. Subscription to higher education is relatively high with over 90% having at least a high school diploma. The population density is about 24 people per square mile.

As of the latest data, Ravalli County, MT has a median home value of approximately $350,000. The average rental price for a standard 2-bedroom apartment is around $1,200 per month. The homeownership rate stands at about 75%, with a vacancy rate near 12.5%. The housing market has been experiencing moderate growth, with a year-over-year appreciation rate of roughly 5%. Overall, the area's housing market is relatively competitive, with rural and suburban options widely available.

Ravalli County, Montana conducts elections for various local, state, and federal positions. In recent elections (2022 general elections), key races included:

• U.S. House (Montana's House At-Large District): Republican Matt Rosendale received 55.3% of the vote, defeating Democrat Gary Buchanan.
• Montana State Senate District 44: Republican Theresa Manzella ran unopposed.
• Montana House of Representatives District 87: Republican Ron Marshall received 73.6%, defeating Democrat Laura Jackson.

Local offices up for election often include county commissioners, sheriff, and school board trustees. In 2022, the Ravalli County Sheriff's race saw Steve Holton (Republican) run unopposed. For county commissioner, Greg Chilcott (Republican-District 2) won with 78%.

Election data can be subject to change, so for the most recent and detailed information, visiting the official Ravalli County elections website or the Montana Secretary of State's election pages is recommended.

As of the most recent data, in Ravalli County, Montana, approximately 92.7% of residents aged 25 and older have at least a high school diploma, which is slightly above the national average of about 91.1%. However, the percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher is around 23.2%, which lags behind both the national average of 32.1% and the Montana state average of 31.5%. This indicates that while high school graduation rates in Ravalli County are commendably high, the attainment of higher education degrees is somewhat below both state and national levels.

As of the most recent data, Ravalli County, Montana, has an employment rate in line with the state and national trends. The primary industries in Ravalli County include healthcare and social assistance (employing around 19% of the workforce), retail trade (approximately 14%), and educational services (around 11%). Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting industries are more prominent locally, contributing about 7% of the employment, significantly higher than the national average.

Comparatively, Montana's top employment sectors are healthcare, retail trade, and educational services, similar to national trends. Nationally, healthcare and social assistance makes up about 16% of the workforce, retail trade encompasses around 10%, and educational services cover approximately 9%.

In summary, Ravalli County's employment landscape is shaped by significant contributions from healthcare, retail trade, educational services, and a notable local presence in agriculture-related sectors.

As of the most recent data, the average household income in Ravalli County, Montana, is approximately $58,000. In comparison, the state's average household income is around $70,000, while the national average is about $90,000. Below is a table summarizing these statistics:

Ravalli County’s average income is notably lower than both the state and national averages, highlighting economic disparities within the region.

As of the most recent data, Ravalli County, MT, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The crime rate per 1,000 residents in Ravalli County is approximately 14.6, which includes both violent and property crimes. Below is a table summarizing the types of crimes and their occurrences per 1,000 residents:

Violent crimes include offenses such as homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, while property crimes encompass burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft. These figures reflect a general sense of safety in the community.

Please note that crime rates can fluctuate over time, and it's advisable to consult local law enforcement or updated statistics for the most current information.