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Lake County

Population in 2010: 379. Population change since 2000: -13.7%
Males: 192  (50.7%)
Females: 187  (49.3%)

Median resident age:  35.7 years
Montana median age:  44.1 years

Zip codes: 59824.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $26,704 (it was $24,167 in 2000)
Charlo:

$26,704
Montana:

$42,322
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $18,594

Charlo CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $129,207 (it was $78,600 in 2000)
Charlo:

$129,207
Montana:

$176,300
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $118,056; Detached houses: $155,696; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $133,133; Mobile homes: $36,537

Median gross rent in 2009: $608.

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  • White alone - 283 (74.7%)
  • Two or more races - 51 (13.5%)
  • American Indian alone - 32 (8.4%)
  • Hispanic - 11 (2.9%)
  • Black alone - 2 (0.5%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Charlo: 89.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (20.5%), German (18.7%), English (11.2%), French (8.4%), United States (8.0%), Italian (6.8%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 2935 feet

Land area: 2.00 square miles.

Population density: 189 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Charlo:

  • High school or higher: 83.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Charlo CDP:

  • Never married: 22.5%
  • Now married: 51.7%
  • Separated: 4.7%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

9 residents are foreign born (1.1% North America, 0.5% Europe, 0.5% Latin America).

This place:  2.1%
Montana:  1.8%



According to our research of Montana and other state lists there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Charlo, Montana as of May 25, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Charlo to the number of sex offenders is 93 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,125 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $500 (0.5%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Missoula, MT (40.7 miles , pop. 57,053).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (373.3 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (949.2 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Kicking Horse, MT (2.1 miles) , Ronan, MT (2.6 miles ), St. Ignatius, MT (3.0 miles ), Flathead, MT (3.1 miles ), Old Agency, MT (3.2 miles) , Pablo, MT (3.4 miles ), Ravalli, MT (3.4 miles) , Dixon, MT (3.4 miles ).

Latitude: 47.44 N, Longitude: 114.17 W

Area code: 406

Charlo household income distribution Charlo home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.4%
Montana:

5.7%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (52%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (11%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Manufacturing (5%)
  • Retail trade (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (24%)
  • Educational services (23%)
  • Accommodation and food services (16%)
  • Other services, except public administration (14%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Construction (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (10%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Child care workers (5%)

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Earthquake activity:

Charlo-area historical earthquake activity is above Montana state average. It is 54% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/22/1998 at 01:17:47, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, 4.6 ML, Depth: 7.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 61.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/1995 at 19:31:02, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.2 ML, 4.5 ML, Depth: 5.6 mi) earthquake occurred 50.6 miles away from Charlo center
On 6/28/2000 at 14:28:31, a magnitude 4.5 (4.0 MB, 4.5 ML, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 64.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/1/1992 at 11:33:47, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 MB, 3.8 ML, 4.2 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 37.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/21/1992 at 01:57:43, a magnitude 4.1 (3.8 MB, 4.1 MD, 4.1 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 43.5 miles away from Charlo center
On 4/15/1998 at 02:28:35, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MD, 3.8 ML, Depth: 2.7 mi) earthquake occurred 44.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lake County (3) is a lot smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 2, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Charlo:

  • ST LUKE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 8 miles away; RONAN, MT)
  • ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; POLSON, MT)
  • ST PATRICK HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 24 miles away; MISSOULA, MT)

Political contributions by individuals in Charlo, MT

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Charlo:

  • The University of Montana (about 42 miles; Missoula, MT; Full-time enrollment: 11,744)
  • North Idaho College (about 124 miles; Coeur d'Alene, ID; FT enrollment: 3,090)
  • University of Idaho (about 143 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 9,625)
  • Washington State University (about 150 miles; Pullman, WA; FT enrollment: 21,748)
  • Spokane Community College (about 150 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 4,944)
  • Gonzaga University (about 153 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 5,437)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (about 153 miles; Lewiston, ID; FT enrollment: 2,534)

Public high school in Charlo:

  • Charlo High School (Students: 125; Location: 404 1st Avenue West; Grades: 9th Grade - 12th Grade)

Public elementary/middle schools in Charlo:

  • Charlo Elementary (Students: 174; Location: 404 1st Avenue West; Grades: Prekindergarten - 6th Grade)
  • Charlo 7-8 (Students: 68; Location: 404 1st Avenue West; Grades: 7th Grade - 8th Grade)
See full list of schools located in Charlo, map of school districts: CHARLO ELEMENTARY, CHARLO HIGH SCHOOL


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Notable locations in Charlo: Willow Creek Campground (A), Charlo (B), Charlo - Moiese Rural Fire District (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Charlo: Saint Joseph Mission (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Ninepipes Lodge (41000 USHighway 93).

 
Lake County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2008 was 16.4. This is significantly better than average.
City:

16.4
U.S.:

34.8
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2008 was 17.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 6.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

17.7
U.S.:

24.2
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2005 was 8.50. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

8.50
U.S.:

12.40

Drinking water stations with addresses in Charlo and their reported violations in the past:

CHARLO WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 370, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between OCT-2004 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-04-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-04-2005)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JUL-1993 and NOV-1996, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-27-1996), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-27-1996)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 41.4%
(26.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 72.2% for American Indian residents, 59.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This place:  2.4 people
Montana:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  60.8%
Whole state:  65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  6.6%
Whole state:  5.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Charlo, MT


Charlo compared to Montana state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Charlo travel time to work - commute
Charlo mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (33%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (31%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (25%)
  • Wood (9%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Lake County Montana:


2008 Presidential Election results in Lake County Montana:
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Religion statistics for Charlo (based on Lake County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 39.97%
Here40.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLDS (Mormon) ChurchChristian and Missionary AllianceAssemblies of God
Adherents48.4%9.3%8.2%4.3%4.1%
Congregations15.6%6.7%4.4%8.9%6.7%
NameUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents3.8%3.7%3.1%2.5%12.6%
Congregations8.9%6.7%6.7%4.4%31.1%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Lake County:

3.52 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Lake County:

1.76 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Lake County:

3.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Here:

9.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

10.38 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.5%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Lake County:

25.9%
Montana:

23.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.6%
State:

10.7%

8.39% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($39,952 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.39%
Montana average:

8.25%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Missoula County, MT  1.30% ($28,500 average AGI)
from Flathead County, MT  0.65% ($44,776)
from Sanders County, MT  0.28% ($23,680)


7.70% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,441 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.70%
Montana average:

7.69%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Missoula County, MT  1.40% ($24,548 average AGI)
to Flathead County, MT  1.25% ($38,315)
to Gallatin County, MT  0.27% ($20,333)

Strongest AM radio stations in Charlo:

  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KLCY (930 AM; 5 kW; EAST MISSOULA, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGEZ (600 AM; 5 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: SKYLINE BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KJJR (880 AM; 10 kW; WHITEFISH, MT; Owner: BEE BROADCASTING, INCORPORATED)
  • KGVO (1290 AM; 5 kW; MISSOULA, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KQQQ (1150 AM; 25 kW; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: RADIO PALOUSE, INC.)
  • KXLY (920 AM; 20 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: SPOKANE RADIO, INC.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVNI (1080 AM; 10 kW; COEUR D' ALENE, ID; Owner: QUEENB RADIO, INC.)
  • KMJY (700 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, WA; Owner: JAMES E. AND HELEN G. STARGEL)

Strongest FM radio stations in Charlo:

  • KPLG (91.5 FM; PLAINS, MT; Owner: YOUR NETWORK OF PRAISE, INC.)
  • KQRK (92.3 FM; RONAN, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGGL (93.3 FM; MISSOULA, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KYSS-FM (94.9 FM; MISSOULA, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KUFM (89.1 FM; MISSOULA, MT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA)
  • KSIL (100.7 FM; WALLACE, ID; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KALS (97.1 FM; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KALISPELL CHRISTIAN RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KLTC-FM (107.5 FM; SUPERIOR, MT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBQQ (106.7 FM; PINESDALE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP INC.)
  • KZOQ-FM (100.1 FM; MISSOULA, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KMZL (91.1 FM; MISSOULA, MT; Owner: FAITH COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • K204EV (88.7 FM; MISSOULA, MT; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KDBR (106.3 FM; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: BEE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMSO (102.5 FM; MISSOULA, MT; Owner: SHEILA CALLAHAN & FRIENDS, INC)
  • K231AF (94.1 FM; RONAN, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Charlo:

  • K05EE (Channel 5; BIG ARM, ETC., MT; Owner: BLACKTAIL TV TAX DISTRICT)
  • KSKC-CA (Channel 25; PABLO/RONAN, MT; Owner: SALISH KOOTENAI COLLEGE)
  • K28CF (Channel 28; ST. IGNATIUS, MT; Owner: SALISH KOOTENAI COLLEGE)


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • STATION, 3 Mi W Of Hwy 93 On Dublin Gulch Rd (Lat: 47.384917 Lon: -114.160389), Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WNTR982
    Assigned Frequencies: 2187.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/09/1993, Expiration Date: 11/09/1998, Cancellation Date: 08/14/1998
    Registrant: Phone: (202) 331-9495
  • CHARLO, Moise Hill End Of Dellwo Rd. (Lat: 47.468333 Lon: -114.257778), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPTR675
    Assigned Frequencies: 19520.0 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6152.75 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/30/2001, Expiration Date: 11/30/2011, Certifier: Shane Evans
    Registrant: Transaria Communications, 7330 Shedhorn Drive, Bozeman, MT 59718, Phone: (406) 556-1714, Fax: (406) 585-9645, Email:
  • CHARLO, 4.5 Miles Nw Of (Lat: 47.464917 Lon: -114.260667), Overall height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: KPH62
    Assigned Frequencies: 6011.90 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10715.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/24/1990, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 10/15/1997
    Registrant: U S West Communications Inc, 700 W Mineral Ave Room Co G1.24, Littleton, CO 80120

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KC7UZQ, Previous Call Sign: N7JAK, Licensee ID: L01241014
    Grant Date: 01/31/2007, Expiration Date: 03/10/2017, Certifier: Albert M Hawkaluk
    Registrant: Albert M Hawkaluk, 38335 3rd St E, Charlo, MT 59824
  • Call Sign: W7ERV, Previous Call Sign: KY7I, Licensee ID: L01247870
    Grant Date: 03/01/2007, Expiration Date: 05/20/2017, Certifier: Ervin Davis
    Registrant: Ervin Davis, 53046 Main St N, Charlo, MT 59824
  • Call Sign: KE7LJE, Licensee ID: L01251237
    Grant Date: 03/06/2007, Expiration Date: 03/06/2017, Certifier: Bryan Brown
    Registrant: Bryan Brown, 61975 Mt Highway 212, Charlo, MT 59824

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172H (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3850R , Serial Number: 17255350, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 10/17/1966
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Patrick W Kelley, 52305 Herak Rd, Charlo, MT 59824, Other Owners: Dianna J Kelley
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18A 150 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 410L , Serial Number: 18-6614, Year manufactured: 1954, Airworthiness Date: 02/27/1976
    Registrant (Individual): Robert F Erickson, 54661 Fish Hatchery Rd, Charlo, MT 59824


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 12
  • Hazardous Condition: 7

Incident types - Charlo


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Charlo, MT

Most common first names in Charlo, MT among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1081.2 years
Mary966.0 years
James770.6 years
Charles677.8 years
William682.2 years
Richard666.2 years
George480.5 years
Grace380.3 years
Frank370.0 years
Leonard376.0 years
Most common last names in Charlo, MT among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson576.8 years
Foust580.0 years
Evans574.4 years
Roylance572.0 years
Stipe581.6 years
Brady482.0 years
Kuntz466.0 years
Matt466.8 years
Olsen477.8 years
West478.0 years
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2013.

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