Columbia Falls
City in Flathead County, Montana

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.
- 5,308residents (2020 Census)
- 3,087 ftelevation · 941 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.9 km²
- 2,322 / sq mipopulation density
- 59912ZIP code
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 had 5,308 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,308 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,322 per sq mi (896 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbia Falls at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Flathead County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,308 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.29 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,087 ft (941 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.3715° N, 114.1918° W |
| ZIP code | 59912 |
| Official website | cityofcolumbiafalls.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3016600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbia Falls
- Hungry Horse5.9 mi E
- Helena Flats6.7 mi S
- Martin City7.6 mi E
- Coram7.8 mi NE
- Whitefish8.4 mi NW
- Evergreen10.5 mi S
- West Glacier12.2 mi NE
- Kalispell12.4 mi SW
- Rhodes14.3 mi SW
- Batavia16.7 mi SW
- Forest Hill Village17.8 mi S
- Somers20.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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