Missoula, MT

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2019 Population

73,710

2.2% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Representative

Matt Rosendale

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

32.8

0.306% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

17.5%

4.08% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$47,426

5.37% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$279,700

6.55% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

42,856

2.77% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Missoula, MT had a population of 73.7k people with a median age of 32.8 and a median household income of $47,426. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Missoula, MT grew from 72,125 to 73,710, a 2.2% increase and its median household income grew from $45,010 to $47,426, a 5.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Missoula, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.3%), White (Hispanic) (2.57%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.13%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.45%). 0% of the households in Missoula, MT speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.4% of the residents in Missoula, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Missoula, MT are The University of Montana (3,293 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Missoula, MT was $279,700, and the homeownership rate was 47.4%. Most people in Missoula, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Missoula, MT was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Missoula, MT is home to a population of 73.7k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.01% of Missoula, MT residents were born outside of the country (2.96k people).

In 2019, there were 26.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.2k people) in Missoula, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.43k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.89k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Missoula, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
65.2k ± 500
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.43k ± 438
White (Hispanic)
1.89k ± 313

3.67%

Hispanic Population

2.7k people

3.67% of the people in Missoula, MT are hispanic (2.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Missoula, MT as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.01%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.96k people

3.36%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.42k people

As of 2019, 4.01% of Missoula, MT residents (2.96k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Missoula, MT was 3.36%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Missoula, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Missoula, MT was 32.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 32, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Missoula, MT are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Missoula, MT residents was 33.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Montana.

Most Common Origin

Canada
4,205 ± 1,589 people
Mexico
2,625 ± 1,256 people
Philippines
2,065 ± 1,115 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 4,205 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,625 and Philippines with 2,065.

Citizenship

98.4%

2019 Citizenship

98.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.4% of Missoula, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Missoula, MT was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Missoula, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,350 ± 311
Gulf War (2001-)
1,158 ± 293
Gulf War (1990s)
753 ± 254

Missoula, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Montana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Montana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Montana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Montana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Missoula, MT is $47,426. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Missoula, MT was Census Tract 13.04 with a value of $81,163, followed by Census Tract 13.02 and Census Tract 14, with respective values of $78,798 and $64,959.

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,840. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Missoula, MT employs 42.9k people. The largest industries in Missoula, MT are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,882 people), Retail Trade (5,760 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (5,253 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($58,618), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($45,924), and Public Administration ($45,769).

Wages

Median Household Income

$47,426

2019 value

± $2,642

5.37%

1 Year Growth

± 7.16%

Households in Missoula, MT have a median annual income of $47,426, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $45,010 in 2018, which represents a 5.37% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Missoula, MT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Montana.

$59,856

Average Male Salary in Montana

± $3,151

$42,840

Average Female Salary in Montana

± $2,321

In 2019, full-time male employees in Montana made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Montana by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Montana.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Montana

White
$45,469 ± $1,886
Other
$43,406 ± $25,882
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$41,038 ± $47,698

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Montana workers was White. These workers were paid 1.05 times more than Other workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Montana.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Montana by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Missoula, MT is from Montana.

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Montana

0.462

2018 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2019, the income inequality in Montana was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.39% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Montana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 13.04
Census Tract 13.02
Census Tract 14

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Missoula, MT was Census Tract 13.04 with a value of $81,163, followed by Census Tract 13.02 and Census Tract 14, with respective values of $78,798 and $64,959.

The following map shows all of the places in Missoula, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Missoula, MT (12.5k out of 71.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
11,117 ± 840
Two Or More
707 ± 285
Hispanic
413 ± 182

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Missoula, MT is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

42.9k

2019 Value

± 1,735

2.77%

1 Year growth

± 5.62%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Missoula, MT grew at a rate of 2.77%, from 41.7k employees to 42.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Missoula, MT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,251 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (4,541 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,058 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Missoula, MT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Missoula, MT, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,251 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (4,541 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,058 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Missoula, MT has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (2.65 times higher than expected), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.83 times), and Legal Occupations (1.82 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Missoula, MT, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($64,609), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($62,582), and Legal Occupations ($57,683).

Industries

Employment by Industries

42.9k

2019 Value

± 1,735

2.77%

1 Year growth

± 5.62%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Missoula, MT grew at a rate of 2.77%, from 41.7k employees to 42.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Missoula, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,882 people), Retail Trade (5,760 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (5,253 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Missoula, MT, though some of these residents may live in Missoula, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Missoula, MT, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,882 people), Retail Trade (5,760 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (5,253 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Missoula, MT has an unusually high number of Accommodation & Food Services (1.63 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.49 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.39 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Missoula, MT, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($58,618), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($45,924), and Public Administration ($45,769).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Crude petroleum
$12.5B
Gasoline
$6.36B
Fuel oils
$6.21B

In 2018, the top outbound Montana product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $12.5B, followed by Gasoline ($6.36B) and Fuel oils ($6.21B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Montana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Montana.

$58.6B

2018 Value in Montana

$93.8B

Projected 2045 Value in Montana

59.9% growth

In 2018, total outbound Montana trade was $58.6B. This is expected to increase 59.9% to $93.8B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Montana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Colorado
$4.03B
Wyoming
$3.67B
Idaho
$3.48B

In 2018, the top outbound Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Colorado with $4.03B, followed by Wyoming with $3.67B and Idaho and $3.48B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Montana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Missoula County, MT went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.6%), followed by Other (9.14%). The most partisan county was Garfield County, MT with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missoula, MT is currently represented by Matt Rosendale in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Missoula, MT. Showing the available data for Missoula County, MT.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (53.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.6%)
Republican Party
Other (9.14%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.6%), followed by Other (9.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Montana.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Missoula County, MT

53.3% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Montana

Garfield County, MT
90.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Petroleum County, MT
86.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Carter County, MT
86.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Montana was Garfield County, MT with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Montana colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Montana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

Jon Tester

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Missoula, MT

Matt Rosendale

Montana at-large Representative

Republican Party

Missoula, MT is currently represented by Matt Rosendale (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Missoula, MT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Missoula, MT awarded 3,293 degrees. The student population of Missoula, MT is skewed towards women, with 4,426 male students and 6,061 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Missoula, MT are White (2,485 and 79.2%), followed by Unknown (185 and 5.9%), Asian (140 and 4.46%), and Two or More Races (123 and 3.92%).

The largest universities in Missoula, MT by number of degrees awarded are The University of Montana (3,293 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Missoula, MT are Physical Therapy (246 and 7.47%), General Business Administration & Management (154 and 4.68%), and General Studies (150 and 4.56%).

The median tuition cost in Missoula, MT for a public four year colleges is $5,352 for in-state students and $24,144 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
109 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
93 degree-majorss awarded
Exercise Physiology
88 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Missoula, MT was General Psychology with 109 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Missoula, MT according to their major.

Universities

The University of Montana

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,293 degrees awarded

$5,352

Median In-State Public

In 2019, the Missoula, MT institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Montana with 3,293 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,350

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,943

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,350 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Missoula, MT, which is 0.695 times less than the 1,943 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Missoula, MT by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,485 degrees awarded
Unknown
185 degrees awarded
Asian
140 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Missoula, MT was White students. These 2,485 degrees mean that there were 13.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 185 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Missoula, MT was $279,700 in 2019, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $262,500 to $279,700, a 6.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Missoula, MT is 47.4%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Missoula, MT have an average commute time of 15.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Missoula, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$279,700

2019 Median

± $6,468

$262,500

2018 Median

± $6,303

In 2019, the median property value in Missoula, MT grew to to $279,700 from the previous year's value of $262,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Missoula, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Missoula, MT the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,426

Median Household Income

± $2,642

32.3k

Number of Households

± 1,434

In 2019, the median household income of the 32.3k households in Missoula, MT grew to $47,426 from the previous year's value of $45,010.

The following chart displays the households in Missoula, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Missoula, MT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Missoula, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

47.4%

2019 Homeownership

47.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 47.4% of the housing units in Missoula, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Missoula, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

15.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Missoula, MT have a shorter commute time (15.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in Missoula, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Missoula, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (70.5%)
Carpooled (8.91%)
Walked (6.62%)

In 2019, 70.5% of workers in Missoula, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.91%) and those who walked to work (6.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Missoula, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Missoula, MT have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

93.2% of the population of Missoula, MT has health coverage, with 48.4% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 8.97% on Medicare, 19.2% on non-group plans, and 2.81% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Montana was $8,221 in 2014. This is a 2.84% increase from the previous year ($7,994).

Primary care physicians in Missoula County, MT see 982 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.306% increase from the previous year (979 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1107 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 205 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Roosevelt County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.9%). Additionally, Hill County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Missoula County, MT.

982 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missoula County, MT

Primary care physicians in Missoula County, MT see an average of 982 patients per year. This represents a 0.306% increase from the previous year (979 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Missoula County, MT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

$8,221

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Montana

$3,882

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,378

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,238

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Montana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.84%, from $7,994 to $8,221.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.79%

Uninsured

48.4%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

8.97%

Medicare

19.2%

Non-Group

2.81%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Missoula, MT declined by 8.66% from 7.43% to 6.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Missoula, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.