There are 6 independent living communities near Whitefish, Montana. The average cost / day of independent living in Montana is about $61, with costs ranging between $28 and $107 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $1,815, with costs ranging from around $825 up to $3,222. The average yearly cost is $21,780, which is under the US average of $23,100.
Whitefish is a small city in Flathead County in Montana. While the surrounding metropolitan area includes 485,053 residents, there are 12,588 residing in the city limits. The 55+ community currently represents around 31% of the total population.
Whitefish has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 67. The city's median household income is $45,000 ($29,000 on a per capita basis), compared to an average of $45,000 for the entire state of Montana. The median home price in Whitefish is $432,000, which is higher than the Montana average of $241,500. The city also has an average unemployment rate of roughly 7.02%.
Whitefish has very harsh mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives ideal amounts of rainfall annually. In relation to other cities in the US, Whitefish has low air quality ratings and an average rate of crime.