MT
Regular Public School District
1 Schools
Valley View Elem
Polson, MT 59860
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Lake County
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1 Operating Schools
(406) 883-7262
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Community Population & Income Overview
Census 2023 • SAIPE 2024Total Population
284
64 school-age (5-17)
Median Household Income
$73,438
Overall Poverty Rate
14.44%
41 people in poverty
Child Poverty Rate
32.65%
16 children in poverty
School-Age Child Poverty Trends (5-Year History)
Annual Census SAIPE estimates for school district children aged 5–17 in poverty
| Census Vintage | School-Age Children (5–17) | Children in Poverty | District Poverty Rate | State Benchmark | National Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 38 | 5 | 13.16% | 13.1% | 14.57% |
| 2021 | 50 | 8 | 16.00% | 13.24% | 15.78% |
| 2022 | 50 | 12 | 24.00% | 12.46% | 15.17% |
| 2023 | 50 | 13 | 26.00% | 11.38% | 14.98% |
| 2024 | 49 | 16 | 32.65% | 10.58% | 14.67% |
Housing & Real Estate Context
Census 2023
Median Home Value
$480,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,300/mo
Owner-Occupied
78
Renter-Occupied
25
Occupied
103
Housing Tenure Distribution
Ratio of owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied residential households
Owner-Occupied
78 (75.7%)
Renter-Occupied
25 (24.3%)
Household Income Distribution (16 Brackets)
Census 2023 • Total: 103 households
7 (6.8%)
3 (2.9%)
0 (0%)
6 (5.8%)
2 (1.9%)
2 (1.9%)
5 (4.9%)
0 (0%)
2 (1.9%)
6 (5.8%)
21 (20.4%)
15 (14.6%)
16 (15.5%)
6 (5.8%)
4 (3.9%)
8 (7.8%)
< $10k
7 (6.8%)
$10k-$14k
3 (2.9%)
$15k-$19k
0 (0%)
$20k-$24k
6 (5.8%)
$25k-$29k
2 (1.9%)
$30k-$34k
2 (1.9%)
$35k-$39k
5 (4.9%)
$40k-$44k
0 (0%)
$45k-$49k
2 (1.9%)
$50k-$59k
6 (5.8%)
$60k-$74k
21 (20.4%)
$75k-$99k
15 (14.6%)
$100k-$124k
16 (15.5%)
$125k-$149k
6 (5.8%)
$150k-$199k
4 (3.9%)
$200k+
8 (7.8%)
School-Age Grade Population Distribution
Census 2023 • Total: 50 students
3 (6%)
2 (4%)
2 (4%)
6 (12%)
0 (0%)
8 (16%)
6 (12%)
6 (12%)
2 (4%)
14 (28%)
1 (2%)
0 (0%)
1st Grade
3 (6%)
2nd Grade
2 (4%)
3rd Grade
2 (4%)
4th Grade
6 (12%)
5th Grade
0 (0%)
6th Grade
8 (16%)
7th Grade
6 (12%)
8th Grade
6 (12%)
9th Grade
2 (4%)
10th Grade
14 (28%)
11th Grade
1 (2%)
12th Grade
0 (0%)