The Town FilesCascade County, Montana
84,606 people. The median home is worth $265,300 (typical Montana town: $249,800) and the median household earns $67,690.
Towns in Cascade County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | 60,442 | $257,000 | $63,373 | 39.0 |
| Malmstrom AFB | 4,131 | — | $64,833 | 22.5 |
People and housing
| Cascade County | Typical Montana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $265,300 | $249,800 |
| Median rent | $939 | $893 |
| Median household income | $67,690 | $63,249 |
| Median age | 38.6 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% | 25.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 10.9% |
Jobs and pay
36,513 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,412 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 663 storm events in Cascade County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Cascade County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4508: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3476: Covid-19 |
| June 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1996: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3253: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| August 30, 2000 | Fire | DR-1340: Wildfires |
| May 27, 1981 | Flood | DR-640: Severe Storms & Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).