Polson, Montana
Polson: City in Lake County, Montana, United States
About
Polson is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Montana. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,488 and a population density of 399 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,181 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Polson
| Population | 5,181 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Montana (United States) |
| County | Lake County |
| Postal code | 59860 |
| Phone Area Codes | 406 |
| Area | 11.23 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.6936,-114.1632 |
| Altitude | 2,927 feet / 892 meters |
| Capital city | Polson is capital of Lake County |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:31:11 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 461 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 13.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 45℉ Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Polson is located at 47°41'37"N 114°9'47"W (47.6935500, -114.1631700).
Polson map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Polson
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Polson increased by 13.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,488 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,669 | 3.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,675 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,694 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,703 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,750 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,816 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,933 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,014 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,060 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,181 | 2.34% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Polson
1Polson City Shop
1003 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860 View details
Phone: +14068838217 | Website available
2Polson City Treasurer
106 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860 View details
Phone: +14068838204 | Website available
3Polson City Hall
106 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860 View details
Phone: +14068838200 | Website available
4Polson City Manager
106 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860 View details
Phone: +14068838207 | Website available
People born in Polson (1)
writer Andy Mangels was born in Polson
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Polson, MT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180647 | Salish Kootenai College | Pablo (MT) | 59855 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Polson, MT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESM | Essex | 290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd | RAIL |
| WFH | Whitefish station | 500 Depot Street | RAIL |
| WGL | West Glacier | Hwy 2 and Going-to-the-Sun Rd. | RAIL |
| MLA | Missoula, MT | 1660 West Broadway Street | BUS |
| GPK | East Glacier Park | 400 Highway 49 North | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Polson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Polson Post Office | Polson (MT) | 59860 |
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , MT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pablo | 2,254 | Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida |
| Ronan | 2,167 | City |
| Saint Ignatius | 842 | Town of the United States |
| Ferndale | 472 | Town in Lake County, Florida, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Polson distances to largest Montana cities