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Libby, MT


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Libby, Montana

Libby, Montana, in Lincoln county, is 100 miles NE of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 318 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city is home to some 2,626 residents.

The People and Families of Libby

In Libby, about 49% of adults are married. People in Libby have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

You'll see many senior citizens in Libby.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Libby had a median family income of $29,615.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($5,125) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Libby. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Libby Housing

According to the 2000 census, 57% of the housing in Libby was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Libby, 82% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Libby it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

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High Points

Libby strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLibby Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLibby Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Libby, MT

Comparing Libby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity57
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults41
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home74
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone108
Affordability of Rents88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime11
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