Living in Cascade County, Montana

Cascade County is a county in Montana with a population of around 82,278, part of the Great Falls, MT MSA metro area. The main communities are Great Falls, Cascade, Belt.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,124/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $307K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.2%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 34°F) and cool summers (highs around 74°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Cascade County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a predominantly working-class population (26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.