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Thompson Falls, Montana · ZIP 59873

Thompson Falls — ZIP 59873

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Thompson Falls (59873) scores 79/100 — Good for Montana. 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 $446K.

79OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share27%
Property crime share73%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100
Avg math proficiency31%
Avg reading proficiency48%
Schools nearby3

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100
Typical home value$446K

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

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Trout Creek, MontanaTrout CreekZIP 59874
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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$446K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

75

Violent Crime

28

Property Crime

47

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Sanders 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
Thompson Falls Elem SchlPK–06240
37%
42%
Thompson Falls 7-807–0868
32%
47%
Thompson Falls High Schl09–12183
25%
55%

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

2,983

Median Income

$60K

Homeownership

87%

Median Age

60.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 59873 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 59873 has a school score of 61/100. 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 59873 is approximately $446K. 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 59873 in Thompson Falls has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100. 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.