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LindisfarneMT

A town of 533.

Is Lindisfarne a good place to live?

Lindisfarne’s median age is 60.6 years, above both Montana’s towns (38.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 43 Montana towns, just 2 have a higher January low than Lindisfarne. Lindisfarne’s trail density is 1.2 miles per square mile, against 0.6 in Montana’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Lindisfarne has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

533 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Big ArmBig ArmLindisfarne
Getting set up

Moving to Lindisfarne: who provides what

Lindisfarne is unincorporated, so Lake County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerNorthWestern Energy14.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBig Arm Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers7% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesLake CountyLake County provides services here
SchoolsPolson Elementary School DistrictPolson High School District2 districts serve Lindisfarne; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteIn personMontana has no online registration; you can register in person up to and including Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereLake County Election AdministratorLake County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes59860, 5991059860 87% · 59910 13%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Lindisfarne.

Work & commute

With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Lindisfarne’s workers commute out

Most working residents leave Lindisfarne for work: only 0% work in town. 14% of Lindisfarne residents live below the poverty line. Among 43 Montana towns, just 3 have a higher average trip to work than Lindisfarne.

0%work in town
LindisfarneMontana townsU.S. towns
Below the poverty line14%10%9.6%
Average trip to work24 minutes17 minutes25 minutes

Where working residents work

In Lindisfarne0%
Polson31%
Kalispell10%
Missoula4%
Evergreen3%
19 mi
median commute distance
13
jobs based in Lindisfarne
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Natural hazards

Lindisfarne faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by avalanches

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.

78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
78High riskLowerHigher
AvalanchesInland floodingEarthquakes

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Lindisfarne has four seasons and pleasant summers

Lindisfarne has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. The July high in Lindisfarne is 83°F.

34″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter21–34°
Spring33–56°
Summer50–79°
Fall34–56°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 15
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

Lindisfarne stands out in Montana and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure

44% of adults have high blood pressure in Lindisfarne. Among 42 Montana towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Lindisfarne. 22% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Lindisfarne.

LindisfarneMontana townsU.S. towns
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)44%32%35%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)14%20%16%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)15%10%12%
Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES)81%72%79%
32 measures vs. Montana
7 better16 too close to call9 worse
What stands outLindisfarneMT
Fewer binge drinkers14.3%20.3%
Fewer adults facing housing insecurity7.2%9.1%
More adults with heart disease11%6.6%
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center
8.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Outdoors

Lindisfarne has set aside 1.3% of its land for conservation

4.0 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Only 3 of the 43 Montana towns we compare have a lower share of conserved land than Lindisfarne.

1.3%conserved
1.3%
conserved · 28 of 2,159 acres
4.0 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Lindisfarne

15pages on Lindisfarne
After high school

Colleges nearby

1 within 15 miles of the center of Lindisfarne

A commuter town

100% of working residents leave Lindisfarne for work

Where Lindisfarne’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

31% → Polson Polson 31% 10% → Kalispell Kalispell 10% 4% → Missoula Missoula 4% 3% → Evergreen Evergreen 3% 2% → Ronan Ronan 2% 2% → Helena Helena 2% Lindisfarne · 0% stay
13jobs based in Lindisfarne
0%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

Questions about Lindisfarne

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Lindisfarne, MT a good place to live?

Lindisfarne has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.