City profile
Great Falls, MT
Cascade County · Population 60,329
Great Falls is a city in Cascade County, MT with about 60,329 residents and a typical home value near $257,000. It is 72 miles from Helena, MT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
21°F
Summer avg
67°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$257,000
Typical monthly housing
$1,539
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
86
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.67%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.9%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- None
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 83/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Cold wave, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
291 mi to Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 37% Democratic / 60% Republican
Community
Population
60,329
Black population
1.0%
County
Cascade County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸MT is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, harsh winters
Highlights
- About 60,329 residents
- Typical home value about $257,000
- 72 miles from Helena, MT
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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