Essex, Montana
Essex: Situated between Glacier National Park and the Great Bear Wilderness in the Rocky Mountains of northwestern Montana, this unincorporated community sits at an elevation of 3,868 feet in Flathead County along the Middle Fork of the Flathead River.
About
Essex is a city located in the county of Flathead in the U.S. state of Montana.
Quick Facts about Essex
| State | Montana (United States) |
| County | Flathead County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.2780,-113.6126 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 00:49:29 (16th September 2026) |
| Postal code | 59916 |
| Weather | 38℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Essex is located at 48°16'41"N 113°36'45"W (48.2780200, -113.6126000).
Essex map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Essex, MT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180090 | Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts | Kalispell (MT) | 59901 |
| 180197 | Flathead Valley Community College | Kalispell (MT) | 59901 |
| 180054 | Blackfeet Community College | Browning (MT) | 59417-0819 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Essex, MT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESM | Essex | 290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd | RAIL |
| GPK | East Glacier Park | 400 Highway 49 North | RAIL |
| WGL | West Glacier | Hwy 2 and Going-to-the-Sun Rd. | RAIL |
| BRO | Browning | Heart Butte Rd and Depot Rd. | RAIL |
| WFH | Whitefish station | 500 Depot Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Essex.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Glacier Park Post Office | East Glacier Park (MT) | 59434 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Essex, Maryland This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet. with a population of 1,832,752 people.
- Essex, Connecticut town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. with a population of 6,634 people.
- Essex, Massachusetts town in Essex County, New York. with a population of 3,824 people.
Other cities in Flathead County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Flathead County , MT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kalispell | 25,329 | City in Flathead County, Montana, United States |
| Whitefish | 8,713 | City in Flathead County, Montana, United States |
| Columbia Falls | 6,209 | Town in Montana, United States |
| Bigfork | 4,270 | City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Somers | 1,109 | City in Flathead County, Montana, United States of America |