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City Overview
As of 2010, Libby's population is 2,602 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -0.91 percent.
The median home cost in Libby is $73,460. Home appreciation the last year has been -7.31 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Libby's cost of living is 20.20% Lower than the U.S. average.
Libby public schools spend $4,946 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.5 students per teacher in Libby.
The unemployment rate in Libby is 11.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 10.20%). Recent job growth is Negative. Libby jobs have Decreased by 3.76 percent.
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People
The 2010 Libby, MT, population is 2,602. There are 2,042 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Libby, MT
The median age is 46.5. The US median is 36.8. 54.03% of people in Libby, MT, are married. 14.73% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.1 people. 15.02% of people are married, with children. 10.32% have children, but are single.
Race in Libby, MT
94.24% of people are white, 0.35% are black, 0.85% are asian, 1.58% are native american, and 3.00% claim 'Other'.
1.50% of the people in Libby, MT, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.50% are non-hispanic).
Libby People SperlingViews
Best Place on earth: I hesitate to give any info....to keep the community small, but it's going to get out none the less. The Libby area has more untouched and rarely traveled forests and... (read more)climate : The climate in Libby in the Summer has been up to 105 degrees and the winters are very long and cold we had snow up over our 4' chain link fence all winter many roofs... (read more)Far from the Madding Crowd: Libby is backed by a huge wilderness area that has gizzly bears, moose, elk, and all sorts of other wild creatures. North of the town of about 2500 where I live, I'm... (read more)Have an opinion about Libby? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Libby Click Here
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Health
There are 117 physicians per 100,000 population in Libby, MT. The US average is 221.
Libby, MT Health Index
Air quality in Libby, MT is 9 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Libby, MT is 33 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 51 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Far from the Madding Crowd: Libby is backed by a huge wilderness area that has gizzly bears, moose, elk, and all sorts of other wild creatures. North of the town of about 2500 where I live, I'm... (read more)climate : The climate in Libby in the Summer has been up to 105 degrees and the winters are very long and cold we had snow up over our 4' chain link fence all winter many roofs... (read more)Best Place on earth: I hesitate to give any info....to keep the community small, but it's going to get out none the less. The Libby area has more untouched and rarely traveled forests and... (read more)Have an opinion about Libby? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Libby Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 11.30% | 10.20% |
| Recent Job Growth | -3.76% | -4.06% |
| Future Job Growth | 21.18% | 21.68% |
| Sales Taxes | 0.00% | 6.80% |
| Income Taxes | 6.90% | 6.25% |
| Income per Cap. | $17,015 | $26,372 |
| Household Income | $29,228 | $51,660 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 24.32% | 12.48% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 19.37% | 10.46% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 15.02% | 10.68% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 18.26% | 15.26% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 13.74% | 19.62% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 5.80% | 12.20% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 2.99% | 11.83% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 0.00% | 5.23% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.43% | 1.54% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.09% | 0.70% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 9.77% | 13.70% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 17.48% | 20.28% |
| Service | 22.37% | 14.73% |
| Sales and Office | 21.93% | 26.66% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3.80% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.58% | 9.51% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 16.07% | 14.39% |
The unemployment rate in Libby, MT, is 11.30%, with job growth of -3.76%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 21.18%.
Libby, MT Taxes
Libby, MT,sales tax rate is 0.00%. Income tax is 6.90%.
Libby, MT Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $17,015, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $29,228.
Libby Economy SperlingViews
climate : The climate in Libby in the Summer has been up to 105 degrees and the winters are very long and cold we had snow up over our 4' chain link fence all winter many roofs... (read more)Best Place on earth: I hesitate to give any info....to keep the community small, but it's going to get out none the less. The Libby area has more untouched and rarely traveled forests and... (read more)Far from the Madding Crowd: Libby is backed by a huge wilderness area that has gizzly bears, moose, elk, and all sorts of other wild creatures. North of the town of about 2500 where I live, I'm... (read more)Have an opinion about Libby? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Libby Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 53 | 33 |
| Median Home Cost | $73,460 | $183,450 |
| Home Appreciation | -7.31% | -5.21% |
| Homes Owned | 52.26% | 60.14% |
| Housing Vacant | 9.02% | 10.50% |
| Homes Rented | 38.72% | 29.36% |
| Property Tax Rate | $9.52 | $11.20 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.83% | 2.71% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 5.95% | 3.86% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 11.90% | 5.09% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 18.90% | 6.10% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 26.04% | 7.33% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.93% | 18.53% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.70% | 14.38% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 0.74% | 17.52% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 0.00% | 9.26% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.00% | 5.11% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.00% | 5.76% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.00% | 2.07% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 5.44% | 15.21% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 1.63% | 6.33% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 2.18% | 6.29% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 9.49% | 14.11% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 11.20% | 16.14% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.43% | 12.04% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 18.66% | 10.80% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 16.72% | 6.21% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 23.25% | 12.87% |
The median home value in Libby, MT, is $73,460. Home appreciation is -7.31% over the last year. The median age of Libby, MT, real estate is 53 years.
Libby, MT Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 38.72% of the Libby, MT, population. 9.02% of houses and apartments in Libby, MT, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Libby Housing SperlingViews
Best Place on earth: I hesitate to give any info....to keep the community small, but it's going to get out none the less. The Libby area has more untouched and rarely traveled forests and... (read more)climate : The climate in Libby in the Summer has been up to 105 degrees and the winters are very long and cold we had snow up over our 4' chain link fence all winter many roofs... (read more)Far from the Madding Crowd: Libby is backed by a huge wilderness area that has gizzly bears, moose, elk, and all sorts of other wild creatures. North of the town of about 2500 where I live, I'm... (read more)Have an opinion about Libby? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Libby Click Here
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Crime
Libby, MT, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 4. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 4.
Libby, MT, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 4.
Libby Crime SperlingViews
Best Place on earth: I hesitate to give any info....to keep the community small, but it's going to get out none the less. The Libby area has more untouched and rarely traveled forests and... (read more)climate : The climate in Libby in the Summer has been up to 105 degrees and the winters are very long and cold we had snow up over our 4' chain link fence all winter many roofs... (read more)Far from the Madding Crowd: Libby is backed by a huge wilderness area that has gizzly bears, moose, elk, and all sorts of other wild creatures. North of the town of about 2500 where I live, I'm... (read more)Have an opinion about Libby? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Libby Click Here
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Climate
Libby, MT, gets 18 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 55 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 112.
On average, there are 152 sunny days per year in Libby, MT. The July high is around 88 degrees. The January low is 16. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 69 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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climate : The climate in Libby in the Summer has been up to 105 degrees and the winters are very long and cold we had snow up over our 4' chain link fence all winter many roofs... (read more)Best Place on earth: I hesitate to give any info....to keep the community small, but it's going to get out none the less. The Libby area has more untouched and rarely traveled forests and... (read more)Far from the Madding Crowd: Libby is backed by a huge wilderness area that has gizzly bears, moose, elk, and all sorts of other wild creatures. North of the town of about 2500 where I live, I'm... (read more)Have an opinion about Libby? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Libby Click Here
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Education
Libby, MT, schools spend $4,946 per student. There are 16 pupils per teacher, 456 students per librarian, and 342 children per counselor in Libby, MT schools.
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Far from the Madding Crowd: Libby is backed by a huge wilderness area that has gizzly bears, moose, elk, and all sorts of other wild creatures. North of the town of about 2500 where I live, I'm... (read more)climate : The climate in Libby in the Summer has been up to 105 degrees and the winters are very long and cold we had snow up over our 4' chain link fence all winter many roofs... (read more)Best Place on earth: I hesitate to give any info....to keep the community small, but it's going to get out none the less. The Libby area has more untouched and rarely traveled forests and... (read more)Have an opinion about Libby? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Libby Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Libby, MT, takes 14 minutes. 74% of commuters drive their own car alone. 8% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
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climate : The climate in Libby in the Summer has been up to 105 degrees and the winters are very long and cold we had snow up over our 4' chain link fence all winter many roofs... (read more)Best Place on earth: I hesitate to give any info....to keep the community small, but it's going to get out none the less. The Libby area has more untouched and rarely traveled forests and... (read more)Far from the Madding Crowd: Libby is backed by a huge wilderness area that has gizzly bears, moose, elk, and all sorts of other wild creatures. North of the town of about 2500 where I live, I'm... (read more)Have an opinion about Libby? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Libby Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Libby, MT is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Libby, MT is more expensive.
Overall, Libby, MT cost of living is 79.80.
Libby Cost of Living SperlingViews
Best Place on earth: I hesitate to give any info....to keep the community small, but it's going to get out none the less. The Libby area has more untouched and rarely traveled forests and... (read more)climate : The climate in Libby in the Summer has been up to 105 degrees and the winters are very long and cold we had snow up over our 4' chain link fence all winter many roofs... (read more)Far from the Madding Crowd: Libby is backed by a huge wilderness area that has gizzly bears, moose, elk, and all sorts of other wild creatures. North of the town of about 2500 where I live, I'm... (read more)Have an opinion about Libby? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Libby Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 36.07% | 48.34% |
| Catholic | 8.09% | 21.76% |
| Protestant | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| LDS | 4.27% | 1.66% |
| Baptist | 4.48% | 8.38% |
| Episcopalian | 0.70% | 0.53% |
| Pentecostal | 2.87% | 1.78% |
| Lutheran | 5.47% | 2.49% |
| Methodist | 1.32% | 2.98% |
| Presbyterian | 0.22% | 1.07% |
| Other Christian | 8.60% | 5.20% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 1.81% |
| Eastern | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.64% |
36.07% of the people in Libby, MT are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 8.09% are Catholic; 0.00% are Protestant; 4.27% are LDS; 8.60% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Libby, MT are Jewish; 0.06% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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Far from the Madding Crowd: Libby is backed by a huge wilderness area that has gizzly bears, moose, elk, and all sorts of other wild creatures. North of the town of about 2500 where I live, I'm... (read more)climate : The climate in Libby in the Summer has been up to 105 degrees and the winters are very long and cold we had snow up over our 4' chain link fence all winter many roofs... (read more)Best Place on earth: I hesitate to give any info....to keep the community small, but it's going to get out none the less. The Libby area has more untouched and rarely traveled forests and... (read more)Have an opinion about Libby? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Libby Click Here
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Voting
| Democrat | 32.780% | 52.870% |
| Republican | 61.820% | 45.620% |
| Independent Other | 5.397% | 1.510% |
32.78% of the people in Libby, MT are registered as Democrats. 61.82% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.00%.
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Best Place on earth: I hesitate to give any info....to keep the community small, but it's going to get out none the less. The Libby area has more untouched and rarely traveled forests and... (read more)climate : The climate in Libby in the Summer has been up to 105 degrees and the winters are very long and cold we had snow up over our 4' chain link fence all winter many roofs... (read more)Far from the Madding Crowd: Libby is backed by a huge wilderness area that has gizzly bears, moose, elk, and all sorts of other wild creatures. North of the town of about 2500 where I live, I'm... (read more)Have an opinion about Libby? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Libby Click Here
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