Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (19) A+
Electric City Coffee Bistro
Coffee Shop
Crooked Tree Coffee and Cakes
Coffee Shop
Brain's Top Notch Cafe
Coffee Shop
True Brew Expresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee To Go-Drive Thru
Coffee Shop
Double Barrel Coffee House Cafe\
Coffee Shop
True Brew Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mrs Wright's Pastys
Coffee Shop
Striz's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
City Brew Coffee
Coffee Shop
McLaughlin Cafe
Coffee Shop
Florence Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Amy's Morning Perk
Coffee Shop
Miss Kitty's Coffee Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Schulte's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (18) A+
American Music
Theatre Arts
The History Museum
Museum
QGallery Sixteen
Art Gallery
Little's Lanes
Bowling Alley
Great Falls Civic Center
Theatre Arts
Children's Museum of Montana
Museum
Electric City Water Park
Water Park
Vinegar Jones Cabin
Museum
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art
Museum
Cascade County Historical Society Museum
Museum
C. M. Russell Museum
Museum
Memorial Stadium
Stadium
A. Hooker's Gallery
Art Gallery
Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Centene Stadium
Stadium
Electric City Speedway
Attraction
Black Eagle Dam
Attraction
Earle E Heikka Museum
Museum
Carmike Cinemas
Cinema
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
Museum
Food and Drink (83) A+
Elevation 3330
Bar
Mighty Mo Brew Co
Bar
Chops
Fast Food
Lobby Bar & Cafe
Bar
The Celtic Cowboy Pub
Bar
Tap House
Bar
Club Cigar
Bar
Sip 'n Dip Lounge
Bar
Snits Bar
Bar
City Bar
Bar
Kellergiest
Bar
Stein Haus
Bar
Hardee's
Fast Food
Montana Sub Shop
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Best Donuts
Fast Food
Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar
Bar
Sting Sports Bar Grill
Bar
Other Place
Bar
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Twisted Pretzel
Fast Food
Orange Julius
Fast Food
Fitness (8) A+
Studio Barre Great Falols
Gym
Big Sky CoreSport
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Access Fitness
Gym
Electric City Boxing
Gym
The Peak
Gym
Peak Health & Wellness
Gym
Black Eagle Community Center
Community Centre
Mustang Center Gym
Gym
Groceries (18) A+
Pizazz Market
Grocery Store
JJs Bakery
Bakery
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Eddy's Bakery
Bakery
Wheat Montana
Bakery
Not Your Mama's Nutrition
Health Food
Hempl's Bakery
Bakery
406 Processing & Taxidermy
Butcher
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
2J's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Chop Shop
Butcher
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Cascade Wholesale Meats
Butcher
Everyday IGA
Grocery Store
Smith's
Grocery Store
Super One Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (123) A+
Carter Park
Park
Broadwater Bay Park
Park
Margaret Park
Park
Library Park
Park
Mitchell-Tourist Park
Park
Whittier Park
Park
Tourist Park
Park
Garden Home Park
Park
Oddfellows Park
Park
Site and Sound Park
Park
Broadwater Overlook Park
Park
Warden Park
Park
Girl Scout Park
Park
Gibson Park
Park
Morony Park
Park
Paris Gibson Square
Park
Elk's Riverside Park
Park
West Bank Park Playground
Playground
Kranz Park
Park
West Bank Park
Park
Famly Living Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Hyland Heights Park
Park
Chowen Springs Park
Park
Verde Park
Park
Shops (122) A+
Great Falls Lumber
Home Improvement
Beaches Beauty Supply
Beauty
Tool Box
Home Improvement
Western Office Equipment
Furniture
Data Northwest
Electronics
Hoglund's Work And Western Wear
Clothing
Christian Science Reading Room
Books
Blue Rose
Clothing
Real Deals on Home Decor & Boutique
Houseware
Hometana
Clothing
Cassiopeia Books
Books
The Living Room Hair and Skin
Beauty
Firefly Salon and Spa
Beauty
Linda Michaels Salon & Day Spa
Beauty
The Downtown Antique Mall
Furniture
Central Avenue Antiques
Furniture
The Boutique
Clothing
Ekland's Fine Furniture
Furniture
Antiques & More
Furniture
Hair Dimensions
Beauty
Treasure State Wireless
Electronics
Zip Trip
Convenience Store
Gagnon's Inc.
Electronics
Christy's Boutique
Clothing
Town Pump
Convenience Store
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commute C

Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Great Falls.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
D-
Greyhound: Bus Station
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Great Falls is 94/100 - which is 8% lower than Montana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Great Falls crime rates are 4,981 per 100k, which is 113% higher than Montana
Property Crime
4,484 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
497 crimes per 100k
F
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employment C-

The median income in Great Falls is $49,809 - which is 3% higher than Montana.
Med. Household Income
$49,809
F
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (48)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Probation & Parole Office
Police
Great Falls Drug Co.
Pharmacy
Public Drug Co.
Pharmacy
Bruch Orthodontics
Dentist
Great Falls Police Department
Police
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Cascade County Office of Sheriff
Police
Edward Savoy, RPH
Pharmacy
Great Falls Caring Dentistry
Dentist
Safetrac Solutions Inc
Clinic
Benefis Dermatology
Clinic
Big Sky Managed Care
Pharmacy
Premier Care Pediatrics
Clinic
Echoz Pregnancy Care Center
Clinic
Benefis West
Hospital
West Orthodontics
Dentist
Montana Plastic Surgery Center
Clinic
Great Falls Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Columbus Center
Hospital
City of Great Falls Fire Training Center
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Benefis Northwest
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Osco Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Great Falls Prerelease Community
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Great Falls home prices are $181,500 - which is 9% lower than Montana
Home Price
$181,500
B-
Home Appreciation Rate
10%
B+
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio)
C+
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schools C-

The Great Falls graduation rate is 87% - which is 2% lower than Montana
School Test Scores
46%
F
High School Grad. Rates
87%
B-
Elementary Schools (24) D-
Longfellow School
Whittier School
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Wee Disciples Lutheran School And Childcare
Sunnyside School
Foothills Community Christian High School
West Elementary
Riverview School
Valley View School
Roosevelt School
Lincoln School
Meadow Lark School
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Sacajawea School
Giant Springs Elementary
Five Falls Christian School
Mountain View School
Lewis & Clark School
Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd El
Morningside School
Treasure State Academy
Chief Joseph School
High Schools (6) F
Great Falls High School
C M Russell High School
Foothills Community Christian High School
Great Falls Central Catholic High School
Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Hs
Treasure State Academy
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ratings F

Great Falls has an overall rating of 49% from 20 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
D-
User Surveys (17)
From AreaVibes
F
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Great Falls Area Facts

  • Great Falls has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Great Falls crime rates are 113% higher than the Montana average
  • Cost of living in Great Falls is 8% lower than the Montana average
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Worst place I’ve ever lived 1 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 17, 2020) First of all even to Montana residents Great falls is the butt of the jokes. Sexual predators are more rampant per captia than most large cities. Yes, 3x the national average. In addition to that it is so small your odds of running into one goes up. I have lived in major cities ...Read More across the U.S and none rivaled the amount of violence I have witness first hand here. The people who have grown up here don’t realize that violence isn’t a normal way to solve problems. There is zero opportunity unless you are a rancher, maybe construction. Good luck finding a job where you c an actually get ahead in life. This place is full of stagnation. A literal cess pool. The entire state lacks workers rights. The lack of adequate healthcare is a joke. The hospital Benefis, has done harm to more than one person I know. Public transportation will not connect you to where you need to go. The winters are harsh. There is nothing to do! Other places in Montana provide more amenities, hiking, etc. The streets barely have street lights. The police department is a joke and I have witnessed first hand there lack of competency. Just look at the rampant child abuse statistics. Not a good place to raise a child. There is no path of success for them here. And the chances of them of getting sexually assaulted are higher statistically speaking. If your looking to live in a place where racism is a point of pride, suicide rates are at a national high, sexual predators abound, but every one know your name. Then this might be the place for you. Read Less
Great Falls Montana is the Greatest City in the World 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 30, 2012) Thirty five years ago my husband and I traded our two week Florida timeshare vacation for one that was located in Great Falls Montana. From the moment we arrived, we knew we'd never leave. Montana is a wonderful state and Great Falls, the best city. Sixty thousand people live in ...Read More Great Falls, and it's the third largest Montana city after Billings and Missoula. Locals refer to Great Falls as the "electric city" for its many dams and power plants. The central area is indicative of any cookie cutter, rural locality, but a mile or two in any direction ensures you'll forget the bustle of the metropolitan district and become enamored by the surrounding beauty. Great Falls holds considerable historical significance dating back to the Lewis and Clark expedition. It sits on the Missouri River, is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and vast prairie land to the north.

Even as residents, we never tire of the many things to see and do in Great Falls. The hiking trails and State Parks rank among some of the greatest in the country. The city has a year-round indoor heated pool and two outdoor pools with adjacent parks. Great Falls has Eagle Falls golf course that caters to pros and beginners alike. Indoor recreation includes the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts for theater and shows. The city is also home to nine museums and the Made in Montana Market Place.

One of the greatest aspects of living in great Falls is the friendliness of the people. The only deterrent is the weather. Winters are very cold and snowy, often reaching sub zero temperatures. Great Falls has a dry climate with most of its precipitation occurring from summer-time thunderstorms. Summers are warm with highs of 90 °F, but dropping considerably at night. Read Less
Store Brand Town 2 rating By MontanaBorn ( Jun 17, 2011) You can't find a more generic town than Great Falls Montana. This comment is meant as neither good or bad.

The life blood of this city is the multitude of small agricultural towns that surround Great Falls and of course the Malmstrom Air Force Base.

Great Falls has the usual
...Read More amenities of the major national chains of stores & restaurants. While spread out a bit, Great Falls is very easy to navigate and I find you have to actually try hard to get lost in the city as the streets are well organized and numbered logically.

There really is nothing overly good or bad about Great Falls. I compare it to a generic store brand product. Nothing fancy but it gets the job done. Read Less
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Store Brand Town 2 rating By MontanaBorn ( Jun 17, 2011) You can't find a more generic town than Great Falls Montana. This comment is meant as neither good or bad.

The life blood of this city is the multitude of small agricultural towns that surround Great Falls and of course the Malmstrom Air Force Base.

Great Falls has the usual
...Read More amenities of the major national chains of stores & restaurants. While spread out a bit, Great Falls is very easy to navigate and I find you have to actually try hard to get lost in the city as the streets are well organized and numbered logically.

There really is nothing overly good or bad about Great Falls. I compare it to a generic store brand product. Nothing fancy but it gets the job done. Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Great Falls? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Carter Park
      Broadwater Bay Park
      Margaret Park
      Library Park
      Mitchell-Tourist Park
      Whittier Park
      Tourist Park
      Garden Home Park

      Entertainment

      American Music
      The History Museum
      QGallery Sixteen
      Little's Lanes
      Great Falls Civic Center
      Children's Museum of Montana
      Electric City Water Park
      Vinegar Jones Cabin

      Food & Drink

      Elevation 3330
      Mighty Mo Brew Co
      Chops
      Lobby Bar & Cafe
      The Celtic Cowboy Pub
      Tap House
      Club Cigar
      Sip 'n Dip Lounge

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Great Falls? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Great Falls.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Great Falls a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Benefis East
      Benefis West
      Great Falls Clinic Hospital
      Columbus Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Great Falls Drug Co.
      Edward Savoy, RPH
      Osco Pharmacy
      Anderson Family Pharmacy
      Osco Pharmacy
      Big Sky Managed Care
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Babb Care & Aesthetics