The Town FilesSeeley Lake, Montana
Community in Missoula County · population 1,682 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $361,100
- Household income
- $49,574
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 119 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 62.3
Seeley Lake is a community of 1,682 people in Missoula County, Montana. The median home is worth $361,100, above the typical Montana town ($249,800). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Montana towns, better for a vacation home than 94% of Montana towns, quieter than 87% of Montana towns.
How Seeley Lake ranks
Percentile among Montana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Montana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Seeley Lake is worth $361,100, above the typical Montana town ($249,800). Homes cost about 7.3 times the median household income of $49,574, which is more affordable than 12% of Montana towns. 84.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Seeley Lake | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $361,100 | $249,800 |
| Median rent | — | $893 |
| Median household income | $49,574 | $63,249 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.3× | 4.2× |
| Homeownership | 84.2% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 31.0% | — |
Who lives in Seeley Lake
| People | Seeley Lake | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 40.4% | 19.6% |
| Under 18 | 12.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 25.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| Veterans | 18.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.6% | — |
| Work from home | 24.2% | 8.5% |
| Average commute | 19.1 min | 19.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.9% | 86.6% |
Weather in Seeley Lake
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 12.1°F. About 21.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 118.9 inches of snow (typical Montana town: 44.0 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 215 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Seeley Lake since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 25, 1998.
Severe weather in Missoula County since 1996
Missoula County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Straight-Line Winds | DR-4902: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| August 23, 2024 | Straight-Line Winds | DR-4813: Straight-Line Winds |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4508: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3476: Covid-19 |
| October 31, 2018 | Flood | DR-4405: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Missoula County
Missoula County had 65,649 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,583 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Seeley Lake itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Seeley Lake
3 public schools with 275 students, about 12.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seeley Lake Elementary | PK-6 | 139 | 13.9 |
| Seeley-Swan High School | 9-12 | 101 | 9.2 |
| Seeley Lake 7-8 | 7-8 | 35 | 17.5 |
Towns near Seeley Lake
- Bonner-West Riverside, MT28.6 mi · 1,690 people · home $210,900
- Arlee, MT29.4 mi · 720 people · home $261,400
Seeley Lake questions
Is Seeley Lake, Montana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Seeley Lake scores better for retirees than 85% of Montana towns and quieter than 87%. 40.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 62.3).
How much does a house cost in Seeley Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Seeley Lake is valued at $361,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,574, so homes cost about 7.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Seeley Lake?
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 12.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.6 inches of precipitation a year and 118.9 inches of snow.
Does Seeley Lake get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Seeley Lake in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)