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Mountain Home, ID vs Whitefish, MT

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- Whitefish is 0% more densely populated than Mountain Home.
- People are 2.8% less likely to be married in Whitefish.
- The Median Age is 9.7 years older in Whitefish.
 Mountain Home, IDWhitefish, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock7,783329,725,481
 Female Population48.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.438.4
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 Population - 201014,256  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock5,032285,036,114
 Population - 19907,913  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock73.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now83.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,168.893.4
 Land Area6.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock5.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Mountain Home, IDWhitefish, MTUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Mountain Home, IDWhitefish, MTUnited States
 White72.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.0%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Mountain Home, IDWhitefish, MTUnited States
 Married Population51.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.4%50.2%
 Never Married26.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.7%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.212.60
 Households6,193  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,84280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,614  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Mountain Home    5 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

The cost of living is low in Idaho, even though the taxes are high. We definitley have 4 seasons, cold in winter and hot in  More

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I was stationed at the base in the late 60s. I am sure many things have changed. Don't remember much so can anyone tell me about bugs (mosquitoes), wind, heat, cold  More

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Over 16 years ago

We have lived here since 1991 and love it... the wind can be brutal in the spring, summers are hot and dry, and the winters can be cold and snowy and we love it... Cost  More

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Reviews for Whitefish    3 Reviews

I love Whitefish! While I love Whitefish, I worry about the future. Whitefish has been a wonderful place to live for years. People are friendly & you know everyone.   More

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Whitefish is a resort town with a resort tax, cleaner and better managed that neighboring Kalispell, but also more expensive to live in. Still, if you're from a more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Whitefish is a small resort town, close to Glacier National Park. Lots of activities in summer and winter. A great place for kids. The schools are great too.   More

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