Kalispell
Kalispell, Montana Real Estate
Kalispell is a dynamic fast expanding community located at the junction of U.S. Highways 2 
and 93. It is settled within a thirty minute drive to Flathead Lake, Big Mountain Ski Resort and Glacier National Park. Kalispell is the business hub of Flathead Valley servicing about 125,000 residents in northwest Montana.
Established in the early 1890’s as a result of railway expansion, Kalispell population soared throughout the 1900’s and surpassed growth expectations reaching an amazing 44% since the year 2000. The large city has undoubtedly benefited from the abundance of individuals who have moved to the Rocky Mountain west helping it to be named by Mountain Sports and Living magazine as the Best Mountain Town in America.
On Main Street, new construction blends with historic buildings now housing a flourishing art community with more than two dozen art galleries and studios spread throughout the city. Museum seekers will love visiting the Hockaday Museum of Art, featuring exhibits, lectures and classes as well as the 1894 Central School Museum. 1894 Central School Museum was Kalispell’s first school and now serves as a historical museum.
Fantastic accommodations are offered including cabins, campgrounds, RV parks, vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts and motels.
The city hosts 6 elementary schools, a junior high and 2 high schools. In addition, 4 private schools (3 grade schools and a K-12 school) are also available.
Resources
Kalispell Indpendent School District
Kalispell, Montana Information
Population 2000(est.)
Kalispell: 16,624
Greater Kalispell: 32,572
Flathead County: 73,484
Montana: 898,824
Land Area
City- 4 square miles
Greater Kalispell- 16 square miles
Flathead County- 5,140 square miles
Elevation: 2,959 feet Conrad Mansion
Medical Corridor
Hospitals 2 facilities; 194 beds
Number of Medical Doctors: 162
Doctors per 100,000: 197 911
Service: Yes
Emergency Helicopter: Yes
Nursing Homes: 7 facilities; 700 beds
Veterans Administration Home: Yes
Free Medical Transportation: Yes
Hospice: Yes
Home Care Services: 2 agencies
Regional Airlines & Transportation
Glacier International Airport--Delta, Northwest, Horizon & Big Sky
General Aviation Airport--Kalispell Municipal Airport Rail Service
Commercial Train--Burlington Northern & Sante Fe Rail Service
Passenger Train--Amtrak Bus Service--Yes Taxi--Yes
Interstate Highway--No
Education # Enrolled In School (2000):
Public Elementary: 28,8911
Private Elementary: 8,836
Home School: 449
Public High School: 4,4369
Private High School: 3,178
Total K-12 Enrollment: 14,991
Post-Secondary Education
Flathead County Community College (Fall 2000) Full Time Students in Credit Courses: 721
Part Time Students in Credit Courses: 1,101 Continuing Education Students: 1,867
Climate & Environmental Conditions
January, April, July, October
Min (average) 11, 30, 48, 30
Max (average) 27, 54, 82, 55
Average Annual Rainfall: 16.51 inches
Average Annual Snowfall: 55.2 inches
Average Growing Season: 108-115 days
Air Quality: Excellent
Water Quality: Excellent
Sunny Days: 71
Cloudy Days: 213
Partly Cloudy Days: 82
