Columbia Falls, Montana · ZIP 59912

Columbia Falls — ZIP 59912

Columbia Falls (59912) scores 73/100 — Good for Columbia Falls. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $615K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100

Avg math proficiency39%

Avg reading proficiency55%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$615K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$615K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,646

Violent Crime

355

Property Crime

1,291

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Flathead County, Montana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Deer Park School	PK–05	120	65%	75%
Deer Park 6-8	06–08	48	45%	75%
Ruder Elementary	PK–05	487	42%	47%
Columbia Falls Jr HS	06–08	547	29%	55%
Columbia Falls High Schl	09–12	691	27%	47%
Glacier Gateway Elem	PK–05	471	24%	32%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

15,745

Median Income

$77K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

39.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 59912 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 59912 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 59912 is approximately $615K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 59912 in Columbia Falls has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.