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Outlook vs Kalispell

Montana Town Comparison

Outlook
The Top of Montana
Kalispell
The Gateway to Glacier Country

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

OverviewOutlookKalispell
Population5129,886
Elevation2,346 ft2,959 ft
CountySheridan CountyFlathead County
RegionEastern MontanaWestern Montana
Climate
January Avg High27°F34°F
January Avg Low10°F21°F
July Avg High81°F81°F
July Avg Low58°F55°F
Annual Precipitation14.3"21.4"
Annual Snowfall11.5"16.6"
Housing & Cost of Living (ACS 2019–2023)
Typical Home Value$103,100$538,312
Typical Rent$1,950/mo
Median Household Income$50,313$61,590
Access & Education
Nearest AirportWolf Point (79 mi)Kalispell (10 mi)
Zip Code5925259901
School DistrictOutlook Public SchoolsKalispell Public Schools
Enrollment~20~4,200

Outdoor Recreation & Attractions (within 30 mi)

Outlook: 6 sites | Kalispell: 186 sites

CategoryOutlookKalispell
🚣 Boat Launch4
Campground28
📍 Disc Golf4
🐟 Fishing Access128
Golf17
📜 Historic Site6
🏞️ Lake27
🏛️ Museum38
🌲 National Forest1
🏔️ National Park1
📍 Nature Reserve8
🎣 River1
⛷️ Ski Area19
🌳 State Park15
🥾 Trailhead26
👀 Viewpoint2
💧 Waterfall1
🦅 Wildlife Refuge1
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