Columbia Falls

City in Flathead County, Montana

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Columbia Falls is a city in Flathead County, Montana, with 5,308 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,087 ft (941 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hungry Horse, 5.9 miles E.

About Columbia Falls

Columbia Falls is a city along the Flathead River in Flathead County, Montana, United States. The population was 5,308 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Columbia Falls

Median household income
$75,766
Median home value
$384,400
Median rent
$1,016/mo
Median age
36.6
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Columbia Falls, MT population

Columbia Falls had 5,308 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,308
Density2,322 per sq mi (896 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Columbia Falls at a glance

StateMontana (MT)
CountyFlathead County
TypeCity
Population5,308 (2020)
Land area2.29 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation3,087 ft (941 m)
Coordinates48.3715° N, 114.1918° W
ZIP code59912
Official websitecityofcolumbiafalls.org
Census code (GEOID)3016600

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Columbia Falls

What county is Columbia Falls in?

Columbia Falls is in Flathead County, Montana.

What is the population of Columbia Falls, MT?

5,308 people lived in Columbia Falls at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Columbia Falls, MT?

The ZIP code of Columbia Falls is 59912.

What is the elevation of Columbia Falls?

3,087 feet (941 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Columbia Falls?

Hungry Horse (5.9 mi), Helena Flats (6.7 mi), Martin City (7.6 mi), Coram (7.8 mi), Whitefish (8.4 mi).

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