Lake County, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lake County
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St. Ignatius Mission at St. Ignatius, Montana
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Location within the U.S. state of Montana
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Montana |
| Founded | 1923 |
| Named for | Flathead Lake |
| Seat | Polson |
| Largest city | Polson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,654 sq mi (4,280 km2) |
| • Land | 1,490 sq mi (3,900 km2) |
| • Water | 164 sq mi (420 km2) 9.9% |
| Population
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| • Total | 31,134 |
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32,853  |
| • Density | 18.823/sq mi (7.2678/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
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Lake County is a special area, like a district, located in the northwest part of Montana, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 31,134 people lived here. The main town, or "county seat," where the government offices are, is called Polson.
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Exploring Lake County's Geography
Lake County covers a total area of about 1,654 square miles. Most of this area, about 1,490 square miles, is land. The rest, about 164 square miles, is water. This means water makes up almost 10% of the county!
More than two-thirds of the land in Lake County is part of the Flathead Indian Reservation. This is a large area of land set aside for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
Neighboring Counties Around Lake County
Lake County shares its borders with a few other counties:
- Flathead County is to the north.
- Missoula County is to the east.
- Sanders County is to the west.
Protected Natural Areas in Lake County
Lake County is home to several important protected natural areas. These places help keep nature safe and healthy.
- Bison Range (part)
- Flathead National Forest (part)
- Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge
- Pablo National Wildlife Refuge
- Swan River National Wildlife Refuge
Understanding Lake County's Population
The number of people living in Lake County changes over time. In 2020, the official count was 31,134 people. This number helps us understand how many people call Lake County home.
People Living in Lake County: 2020 Census
The 2020 census counted 31,134 people living in Lake County. This is a snapshot of the population at that time.
People Living in Lake County: 2010 Census
In the 2010 census, there were 28,746 people living in Lake County. There were 11,432 households, which are groups of people living together. Many different kinds of people live here. About 22% of the people were American Indian. People from many different backgrounds live in Lake County, making it a diverse place.
Communities in Lake County
Lake County has several towns and cities where people live and work.
Cities in Lake County
Town in Lake County
Census-Designated Places in Lake County
These are areas that are like towns but are not officially organized as cities or towns.
- Arlee
- Bear Dance
- Big Arm
- Charlo
- Dayton
- Elmo
- Finley Point
- Jette
- Kerr
- Kicking Horse
- Kings Point
- Lake Mary Ronan
- Lindisfarne
- Niarada
- Pablo
- Ravalli
- Rocky Point
- Rollins
- Swan Lake
- Turtle Lake
- Woods Bay
Unincorporated Communities in Lake County
These are smaller places that are not officially part of a city or town.
- Allentown
- Post Creek
- Proctor
- Round Butte
- Salmon Prairie
- Sipes
Education in Lake County
Students in Lake County attend schools in various districts. These districts help make sure kids get a good education.
K-12 (Unified) School Districts
These districts offer schooling from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
- Hot Springs K-12 Schools
- St. Ignatius K-12 Schools
High School Districts
These districts focus on education for high school students.
- Arlee High School District
- Bigfork High School District
- Charlo High School District
- Missoula High School District
- Polson High School District
- Ronan High School District
Elementary School Districts
These districts provide education for younger students in elementary school.
- Arlee Elementary School District
- Bigfork Elementary School District
- Charlo Elementary School District
- Polson Elementary School District
- Ronan Elementary School District
- Swan Lake-Salmon Elementary School District
- Upper West Shore Elementary School District
- Valley View Elementary School District
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Lake (Montana) para niños
