Carlton, Montana

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Population in 2010: 694.
Males: 333  (48.1%)
Females: 361  (51.9%)
Median resident age:

64.5 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years

Zip codes: 59833.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,305
Carlton:

$68,305
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,127

Carlton CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $473,700
Carlton:

$473,700
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $467,352; detached houses: $464,108
March 2022 cost of living index in Carlton: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.6%
(3.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Carlton, MT (2022)
    • 41586.5%White alone
    • 326.7%American Indian alone
    • 316.5%Two or more races

Races in Carlton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Irish (19.9%), German (16.5%), Dutch (11.7%), Portuguese (11.7%), Swedish (11.2%), Ukrainian (8.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3216 feet

26 residents are foreign born (3.5% Europe, 1.9% North America).

This place:

5.4%
Montana:

2.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,581 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,873 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Missoula, MT (13.3 miles , pop. 57,053).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (385.8 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (899.4 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Florence, MT (1.6 miles ),
Lolo, MT (2.5 miles ),
Stevensville, MT (3.4 miles ),
Orchard Homes, MT (3.6 miles ),
Missoula, MT (3.6 miles ),
East Missoula, MT (3.9 miles ),
Turah, MT (4.0 miles ),
Piltzville, MT (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 46.68 N, Longitude: 114.08 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

Distribution of median household income in Carlton, MT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Carlton, MT in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Montana:

3.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 74.3. This is about average.

City:

74.3
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 12.1. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.1
U.S.:

5.1
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 24.5. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 16.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.43. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.43
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Carlton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 959% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 220.7 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 180.3 miles away from Carlton center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 161.0 miles away from Carlton center
On 7/6/2017 at 06:30:17, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 7.6 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 72.6 miles away from Carlton center
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 460.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW) earthquake occurred 114.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Missoula County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 5, Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Carlton:

  • HILLSIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MISSOULA, MT)
  • THE LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; STEVENSVILLE, MT)
  • COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER INC Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; MISSOULA, MT)
  • HOSPICE OF MISSOULA LLC (Hospital, about 13 miles away; MISSOULA, MT)
  • RIVERSIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MISSOULA, MT)
  • ST PATRICK HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; MISSOULA, MT)
  • FMC MISSOULA (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; MISSOULA, MT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Carlton:

  • The University of Montana (about 14 miles; Missoula, MT; Full-time enrollment: 13,602)
  • University of Idaho (about 140 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 10,416)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (about 142 miles; Lewiston, ID; FT enrollment: 3,199)
  • North Idaho College (about 146 miles; Coeur d'Alene, ID; FT enrollment: 4,684)
  • Washington State University (about 147 miles; Pullman, WA; FT enrollment: 25,055)
  • Montana State University (about 161 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • Spokane Community College (about 170 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,482)

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Church in Carlton: Florence-Carlton Community Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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Creeks: Carlton Creek (A), Maple Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Missoula County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

77.9%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Carlton:

Marital status in Carlton, MT
  • Never married: 9.8%
  • Now married: 72.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 14.0%

For population 25 years and over in Carlton:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.1%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Montana average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Carlton, MT (based on Missoula County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic9,8008
Evangelical Protestant8,93653
Mainline Protestant6,40917
Other5,91622
Orthodox1201
None78,118-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 19
Missoula County:

1.80 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Missoula County:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 38
This county:

3.60 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 97
Missoula County:

9.18 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

10.38 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Missoula County:

5.5%
State:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Missoula County:

19.2%
Montana:

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

9.2%
Montana:

10.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Carlton:

  • KGVO (1290 AM; 5 kW; MISSOULA, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLCY (930 AM; 5 kW; EAST MISSOULA, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KGRZ (1450 AM; 1 kW; MISSOULA, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KYLT (1340 AM; 1 kW; MISSOULA, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBOW (550 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KQQQ (1150 AM; 25 kW; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: RADIO PALOUSE, INC.)
  • KLYQ (1240 AM; 1 kW; HAMILTON, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Carlton:

  • 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.)
  • KMSO (102.5 FM; MISSOULA, MT; Owner: SHEILA CALLAHAN & FRIENDS, INC)
  • KBQQ (106.7 FM; PINESDALE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP 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)
  • KBAZ (96.3 FM; HAMILTON, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPLG (91.5 FM; PLAINS, MT; Owner: YOUR NETWORK OF PRAISE, INC.)
  • KXDR (98.7 FM; HAMILTON, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KLTC-FM (107.5 FM; SUPERIOR, MT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Carlton:

  • K05EE (Channel 5; BIG ARM, ETC., MT; Owner: BLACKTAIL TV TAX DISTRICT)
  • KUFM-TV (Channel 11; MISSOULA, MT; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA)
  • K29CV (Channel 29; FLORENCE, MT; Owner: BITTERROOT VALLEY PUBLIC TV, INC.)
  • K42EO (Channel 42; MISSOULA, MT; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K50CP (Channel 50; MISSOULA, ETC., MT; Owner: DAVID A. TUCKER)

Carlton fatal accident list:

Dec 29, 2016 03:00 PM, Us-93, Lat: 46.669622, Lon: -114.076164, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 3
Mar 30, 2013 12:55 AM, Cr-Old Us-93, Lat: 46.688347, Lon: -114.077758, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 14, 2008 00:10 AM, Old Highway 93, Lat: 46.665620, Lon: -114.077660, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.7mTotal length
  • 100Total average daily traffic
  • 3Total average daily truck traffic
  • 100Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • CARLTON, 1.8 Miles Sw Of (Lat: 46.670750 Lon: -114.113417), Overall height: 12.8 m, Call Sign: KVI53,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10875.0 MHz, 10875.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/06/2000, Expiration Date: 08/01/2010, Cancellation Date: 10/18/2000, Registrant: Qwest Corporation, 700 W. Mineral Avenue, Room Co G1.24, Littleton, CO 80120, Phone: (303) 707-8706, Fax: (303) 707-9775, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Carlton, MT
  • 33.3%Utility gas
  • 24.0%Electricity
  • 22.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.6%Wood


Carlton compared to Montana state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age below state average.
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