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Grass Range vs Missoula

Montana Town Comparison

Grass Range
The Little Town with a Big Heart
Missoula
The Garden City

A side-by-side comparison to help you decide which Montana community is right for you.

OverviewGrass RangeMissoula
Population12577,757
Elevation3,484 ft3,215 ft
CountyFergus CountyMissoula County
RegionCentral MontanaWestern Montana
Climate
January Avg High39°F36°F
January Avg Low22°F20°F
July Avg High85°F87°F
July Avg Low62°F58°F
Annual Precipitation17.6"18.7"
Annual Snowfall16.0"18.3"
Housing & Cost of Living (ACS 2019–2023)
Typical Home Value$310,165$547,072
Typical Rent$900/mo$1,526/mo
Median Household Income$65,329
Access & Education
Nearest AirportBillings (102 mi)Missoula (7 mi)
Zip Code5903259807
School DistrictGrass Range Public SchoolsMissoula County Public Schools
Enrollment~50~9,000

Outdoor Recreation & Attractions (within 30 mi)

Grass Range: 13 sites | Missoula: 208 sites

CategoryGrass RangeMissoula
🚣 Boat Launch1
Campground122
📍 Disc Golf4
🐟 Fishing Access465
Golf26
📜 Historic Site9
♨️ Hot Spring2
🏞️ Lake213
🏛️ Museum110
🌲 National Forest1
📍 Nature Reserve37
🎣 River3
⛷️ Ski Area1
🌳 State Park8
🥾 Trailhead49
👀 Viewpoint2
💧 Waterfall2
🏕️ Wilderness2
🦅 Wildlife Refuge1
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