Polson

Polson (Montana Salish: nmqnétk, Kutenai: kwataqnuk) is a city in Lake County, Montana, United States, on the southern shore of Flathead Lake. It is also on the Flathead Indian Reservation. In 1898 the city was named after pioneer rancher David Polson. It was incorporated in 1910. The population was 5,148 at the 2020 census. The city has a total area of 4.17 square miles (10.80 km²), of which 4.14 square miles of it is land and 0.03 square mile (0.08 km²) is water. In 2010, there were 4,488 people, 1,991 households, and 1,150 families living in the city. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was2.86. The gender makeup of the city is 46.9% male and 53.1% female. In the city, the median income for a household was $21,870, and the median for a family was $30,833. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city will have a population of 5,000 by the end of the next census in 2020. It has a population density of 1,084.1 inhabitants per square mile. In 2000, there Were 4,041 people,1,739 households,and 1,052 families. The 2010 census showed that the city had a total population of 4,489 people, with 1,977 households.

Geography

Polson is located at 47°4117N 114°924W (47.688089, -114.156766). U.S. Route 93 passes through town. Pablo National Wildlife Refuge is just to the south. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.17 square miles (10.80 km²) of which 4.14 square miles is land and 0.03 sq miles (0.08 km²), is water. The city is located in the eastern part of the county, just south of the town of Pueblo. The town has a population of 2,816. The U.N. World Heritage Site is located just to its south. The site is home to the largest concentration of endangered species in the world, with more than 1,000 species living in the area. It is the site of the World Heritage Center, which opened in 1998. The National Park Service has a base of operations in Polson, Colorado, which was established in the 1930s to protect the area's endangered species.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 4,488 people, 1,991 households, and 1,150 families living in the city. There were 2,506 housing units at an average density of 605.3 per square mile (233.7/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 74.7% White, 0.2% African American, 15.7%, Native American, 0,8% Asian, 0.,6% from other races, and 8.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population. The median income for a household in theCity was $21,870, and the median income. for a family was $30,833. The per capita income for the City was $13,777. About 16.0%. of families and 19.8% of those under age 18 were below the poverty line, including 27.5% of. those under. age 18 and 12.2. of those age 65 or over. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was2.86. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.7%. from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 19%.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The city's median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 86.8 males.

Government

Polson uses a city commission consisting of six commissioners and the city mayor. As of February 2020, the current mayor of Polson is Paul Briney. The city has a population of about 2,000 people. The mayor's office is located on the town's main square. The town has a library with a circulation of about 1,000 square feet. The library has a parking lot with a capacity of about 100 people. It is located at the center of the town and is accessible by public transportation. The Polson Police Department has a patrol force of about 30 officers. The department has a budget of about $1 million. The police department has an office on the city's main street. The office is also used for public events and other city-related activities. The commission has a staff of six, with the mayor serving as the mayor. It has an annual budget of $1.5 million. It also has a commission of six members, including the mayor, to run the city. The current mayor's salary is about $100,000. The council has a salary of $50,000, and the mayor is paid about $30,000 a year. It uses the mayor as the head of the police department for city services. The commissioner's salary has been set at about $25,000 per year, with an additional $10,000 for special projects. The commissioners' salaries are set at around $5,000 each. The board of directors has a total of about 20 members, with a total budget of more than $10 million.

Climate

Polson has a continental climate (Köppen Dfb) However, its proximity to Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater body of water in the western United States, moderates its weather. Its winters are less cold and its summers generally less hot than adjacent areas of the same continental type. The town has a population of 1,000 people. The town is located in the state of Montana, in the west of the U.S. and north of the Canadian province of Montana. It is located on the eastern edge of the Flathead River, which flows into the Great Lakes region of the Pacific Ocean. It has an elevation of 2,000 feet (600 meters) and a mean sea level of 1.6 metres (4.2 ft) above sea level. The city has a mean annual rainfall of 1 mm (0.3 in) and an average annual temperature of 2.7 m (7.4 °F) It has a humid continental climate, with winters and summers that are typically milder than most of the rest of the United States. Its summers are generally hotter than most other areas in the region. It also has an average yearly temperature of 3 °C (8.7°F), which is higher than the average for the western part of the state. The area has a long history of drought, which has contributed to the town's low population growth. The region has a high percentage of mosquitoes, which are common in the town.

Infrastructure

A hydro-electric concrete gravity-arch dam, Kerr Dam, was built in 1938 in Polson at river mile 72 of the Flathead River. Since 2015, the dam is officially known as the Seli Ksanka Qlispe Dam and is operated by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.Polson Airport is a public use airport located one mile west of town. The town of Polson has a population of 1,000. The city is located on the banks of the Kalispell River, a tributary of the Willamette River, which flows through Polson. It is the site of the state's largest reservoir, the Kerr Dam. Polson is also home to the town's only public school, Polson High School, which was founded in 1883. It was the first high school in the state to open in 1881. The school is located in the town and has a general aviation airport. It has a runway that is one mile in length and is used by airliners and helicopters. It also has a heliport, which is used for take-offs and landings. The airport has a paved road that runs from the town to the city's main road, which runs for one mile. The community is home to a community center, the Polson Community Center, which opened in 1891. The Polson community has a public school that was established in 1894. It serves the community and is located at the center of the town.

Education

Polson School District educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. North Lake County Public Library is located in Polson. Polson High School's team name is the Pirates. The school district is part of the Lake County School District. The district's mascot is the "Polson Pirates" and the school's colors are blue and white. The high school has a football team called the "Pirates" The district also has a track and field team, the Polson Sharks, which plays in the state championship tournament. It is also home to the North Lake county Public Library, which has a branch in the town. The library's website is at: http://www.northlakecountypubliclibrary.org/Polson-School-District.html.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Polson, Lake County, Montana = 93.8. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 44. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 98. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Polson = 3.1 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 5,148 individuals with a median age of 39.7 age the population grows by 18.80% in Polson, Lake County, Montana population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,146.04 residents per square mile of area (442.53/km²). There are average 2.23 people per household in the 2,096 households with an average household income of $31,197 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 8.50% of the available work force and has dropped -3.42% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 24.66%. The number of physicians in Polson per 100,000 population = 118.2.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Polson = 15.3 inches and the annual snowfall = 25 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 97. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 153. 82 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 19.2 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 67, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Polson, Lake County, Montana which are owned by the occupant = 48.66%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 28 years with median home cost = $187,210 and home appreciation of 0.97%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $9.76 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $5,537 per student. There are 13.4 students for each teacher in the school, 338 students for each Librarian and 308 students for each Counselor. 6.18% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 13.29% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 5.14% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).