Lincoln
6.6
High score (8-10)
Libby and Troy sit in the extreme northwest corner of Montana in the Kootenai River valley, surrounded by some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the state — Cabinet Mountains Wilderness and Kootenai National Forest cover most of the county. Libby Dam creates Lake Koocanusa, a 90-mile reservoir that extends into British Columbia and draws summer boaters from both countries.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Lincoln County (pop. ~20,000) has a logging and mining heritage that created a working-class culture with more grit than refinement. The W.R. Grace vermiculite mine near Libby was one of the worst asbestos contamination disasters in US history — the EPA Superfund cleanup ran for decades and the health consequences for the community have been severe and well-documented. That history hangs over Libby in ways that affect how the community sees itself and how outsiders perceive it. The county's scenery is genuinely exceptional but the economic and health legacy is real.
Lower score (below 6)
Lincoln County's economy has been in structural decline since the logging industry contracted in the 1990s, compounded by the asbestos contamination legacy that the Libby community is still working through. The community is conservative, tight-knit, and carries a defensive posture toward outsiders that the asbestos litigation — which pitched local workers against corporate and government interests — reinforced. Libby is 90 miles from Kalispell and there's nothing between them of significance. An outsider looking for social options will find a small, economically struggling logging town that's wary of people from elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Lincoln, Montana?
$64k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Lincoln, Montana?
Women marry at 28
How common is a college degree in Lincoln, Montana?
29% men have degree
What's the average male height in Lincoln, Montana?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Lincoln, Montana?
Local women avg 29.6