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Mountain magic and valley bliss, long summer days and deep fluffy winter months. There is something magical about living in this northeast corner of the Flathead Valley, Montana. This is the edge of the wilderness, where the sparkling Flathead River flows from Bad Rock Canyon and meanders along the edge of Columbia Falls, where home town hospitality and original small town flare are the norm.
The people here are vibrant and passionate about their good fortune to call this home. They spend their free time getting out there and into the great outdoors. Life here is adventurous and neighborly, slightly affected by the weather, whatever you choose it can be breathtaking. Our forests, fields and fresh air offer endless recreation year-round.
Although Columbia Falls and the surrounding smaller communities are at the edge of wilderness, we are not without our comforts. Locals enjoy breweries and distilleries, have summer open air markets, and see live music at indoor and outdoor venues. Our growing array of restaurants offer incredible quality and delicious local fare, and there are several anchor hotels to complement the array of cabins, lodges and vacation rentals in the area.
About Columbia Falls and Surrounding Areas
Columbia Falls is located in Northwestern Montana located along the Flathead River. Columbia Falls is a charming town with local retail, lodging and restaurants.
City of Columbia Falls
130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
406-892-4391
Hours: M-F 7am-6pm
Mayor: Donald Barnhart
City Manager/Planning Director: Susan Nicosia
Columbia Falls Police Department
Chief of Police, Clint Peters
Non-Emergency Phone: 406-892-3234
130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Columbia Falls Fire Department:
Fire Chief, Karl Weeks
Non-Emergency Phone: 406-892-3911
624 1st Ave West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Flathead County
800 S Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901www.flathead.mt.gov
406-758-5571
Heritage Days Parade, Annually the last weekend of July
Weather/Climate
Average January High: 28 degrees
Average January Low: 13.5 degrees
Average July High: 80.7 degrees
Average July Low: 49.9 degrees
Average Rainfall: 15.17 inches
Average Snowfall: 63.3 inches
Elevation: 3,087ft
Population: 5,876 as of July 1st, 2019 (source US Census Bureau)
Nearby Cities and Communities near Columbia Falls:
- Hungry Horse, MT: 6 Miles
- Martin City, MT: 7 Miles
- Coram, MT : 10 Miles
- Whitefish, MT 10 Miles
- Evergreen, MT: 14 Miles
- Kalispell, MT: 17 Miles
- West Glacier, MT: 19 Miles (West entrance to Glacier National Park)
- Polebridge, MT: 35 Miles
- Missoula, MT: 125 Miles
Cost of Living Indexes 2021 (% based off national average)
| Columbia Falls | Coram | Essex | Hungry Horse | West Glacier | |
| Overall | 100.10% | 90.00% | 105.30% | 73.60% | 119.50% |
| Groceries | 103.10% | 102.10% | 104.70% | 95.60% | 108.30% |
| Housing (homeowner) | 121.90% | 89.30% | 98.00% | 98.00% | 98.00% |
| Utilities | 79.70% | 78.40% | 139.70% | 36.70% | 182.70% |
| Transportation | 73.50% | 74.40% | 75.90% | 80.00% | 78.40% |
| Health | 98.00% | 98.00% | 74.20% | 74.40% | 74.40% |
| Miscellaneous | 100.90% | 100.70% | 99.80% | 101.90% | 102.00% |
| Median Home Cost | $281,000 | $206,500 | $322,900 | $84,800 | $422,400 |
Source: Montana West Economic Development
| 406-892-2072 233 13th Street East PO Box 312 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 |