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Polson, MT

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Population
5,653
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,927 ft
Median Home Value
$356,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$912/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,418
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Polson

Polson sits right on the southern tip of Flathead Lake, framed by the dramatic peaks of the Mission Mountains. With around 5,000 residents, it serves as the hub of the Mission Valley and the seat of Lake County. Daily life naturally revolves around the water, where locals spend warm summers boating in Polson Bay, picking fresh Flathead cherries, and exploring nearby parks and wildlife areas.

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Located within the Flathead Indian Reservation, the area carries a rich cultural heritage dating back to its Salish roots as the foot of the lake. Today, Polson offers a relaxed, small-town pace with plenty of everyday conveniences along Highway 93, from local shops and schools to medical services. It is an appealing landing spot for anyone looking for quiet lakeside living surrounded by wide-open western Montana scenery.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Sales TaxA+100.0rating

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