Kalispell, MT GIS Map
Kalispell is a city in Flathead County, Montana, with a population of about 25,581. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Flathead County
- Population
- 25,581
- Elevation
- 2,949 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.1920, -114.3168
- ZIP codes (3)
- 59901, 59903, 59904
- Land area
- 12.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Denver
About Kalispell, MT
Kalispell is a city in and the county seat of Flathead County, Montana, United States. The 2020 census put Kalispell's population at 24,558. The latest estimates put the population at 31,296. Among cities in Montana, it is the 8th largest by area, 7th most populous, and 8th fastest growing from 2010 to 2020. In Montana's northwest region, it is the largest city and the commercial center of the Kalispell Micropolitan Statistical Area. The name Kalispell is a Salish word meaning "flat land above the lake".
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Kalispell
- Columbia Falls, MT13 mi
- Whitefish, MT15 mi
- Polson, MT35 mi
- Missoula, MT92 mi
- Cut Bank, MT96 mi
- Sandpoint, ID103 mi
- Hayden, ID118 mi
- Coeur d'Alene, ID119 mi
Other Cities in Flathead County
GIS Data for Kalispell, MT
The Kalispell map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Kalispell without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Kalispell Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
28,504
Households
11,795
Median household income
$63,415
Median age
36.2 years
Median home value
$428,000
Median gross rent
$1,078/mo
Owner-occupied homes
55.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
Below poverty level
10%
Land area
12.9 sq mi
Population density
2,208 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Kalispell
Kalispell Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
19,927
April 2020 (estimates base)
25,078
July 2024 estimate
31,296
Change 2010-2020
+25.8%
Change 2020-2024
+24.8%
Photos of Kalispell
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Kalispell
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Kalispell.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalispell Corp Ctr | 1325 Highway 2 West, 59901 | Leased | 7,699 | Sep 2026 |
| 555 Corporate Dr. | 555 Corporate Dr, 59901 | Leased | 6,734 | Jun 2035 |
| 555 Corporate Dr. | 555 Corporate Dr, 59901 | Leased | 6,734 | Mar 2039 |
| First Interstate Bank Bldg - Kalispell | 2 South Main Street, 59901 | Leased | 5,815 | May 2033 |
| First Interstate Bank Bldg - Kalispell | 2 South Main Street, 59901 | Leased | 5,815 | Jan 2029 |
| Glacier Park International Airport | 4170 US 2 E, 59901 | Leased | 1,550 | Jan 2041 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Kalispell
General soil map unit at the city center: Sacheen-McCollum-Kalispell
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 18.9 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Kalispell35%
Mollisols · Typic Haplustolls
- McCollum10%
Mollisols · Typic Haploxerolls
- Sacheen10%
Entisols · Typic Xeropsamments
- Sacheen10%
Entisols · Typic Xeropsamments
- Kalispell8%
Mollisols · Typic Haplustolls
- Typic Xerofluvents7%
Entisols · Typic Xerofluvents
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Kalispell
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Kalispell Glacier Ap, Mt weather station, elevation 2,957 ft, 8.1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 82°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 16°F
Annual precipitation
16.8 in
Annual snowfall
54.4 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 31 | 36 | 45 | 55 | 65 | 71 | 82 | 82 | 70 | 54 | 39 | 31 |
| Avg low °F | 16 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 38 | 44 | 48 | 46 | 38 | 29 | 24 | 17 |
| Precip. in | 1.40 | 0.96 | 1.11 | 1.34 | 1.84 | 2.84 | 1.14 | 0.76 | 1.17 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.50 |
| Snow in | 13.9 | 8.4 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 8.0 | 15.9 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Kalispell
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Flathead County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 86.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- AvalancheVery High
- LandslideRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- WildfireRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
- HailVery Low
- Strong WindVery Low
- TornadoVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Kalispell FAQ
What county is Kalispell in?
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Kalispell, Montana is located in Flathead County.
What is the population of Kalispell?
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Kalispell has a population of about 25,581, making it the number 7 of the 25 Montana cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Kalispell?
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The elevation of Kalispell is approximately 2,949 feet (899 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Kalispell?
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ZIP codes for Kalispell include 59901, 59903, 59904.
What time zone is Kalispell in?
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Kalispell is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
How far is Kalispell from Helena?
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Kalispell is about 154 miles from Helena, the capital of Montana, in a straight line.
How far is Kalispell from Billings?
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Kalispell is about 321 miles from Billings, the largest city in Montana listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Kalispell?
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Cities near Kalispell include Columbia Falls, MT (13 miles); Whitefish, MT (15 miles); Polson, MT (35 miles); Missoula, MT (92 miles); Cut Bank, MT (96 miles).
Local notes for Kalispell, MT
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.