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Lewis and Clark County
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Lewis and Clark County

#2 in Best Counties to Live in Montana
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  • County in Montana
  • 2 reviews
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      A minus
    5. Diversity
      C+
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      C minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      A
    Lewis and Clark County is located in Montana with a population of 70,340. Lewis and Clark County is one of the best places to live in Montana. In Lewis and Clark County, most residents own their homes. In Lewis and Clark County there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lewis and Clark County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lewis and Clark County are highly rated.
    Population
    70,340
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $280,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $905
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Lewis and Clark County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      420.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      3
      6.1
    • Rape
      165.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      68.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      518.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,285.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      308.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Lewis and Clark County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $66,486
    National
    $69,021
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    Places to Work in Lewis and Clark County

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    Top Public Schools Serving Lewis and Clark County

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    Lewis and Clark County Reviews

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