Glacier County

Glacier County is located in northwestern Montana along the Canadian border, extending from the Rocky Mountain Front eastward onto the northern Great Plains. Created in 1913 from parts of Flathead County, it takes its name from nearby Glacier National Park and has long been shaped by transportation corridors such as U.S. Highway 2 and the BNSF Railway. The county is small in population, with roughly 14,000 residents, and is predominantly rural. Its landscape ranges from alpine peaks and forested foothills to open prairie, with significant portions of the county within the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, contributing to a strong presence of Blackfeet culture and institutions. The local economy centers on government and public services, agriculture and ranching, tourism-related activity tied to the park and surrounding recreation, and small-scale retail and services in local communities. The county seat is Cut Bank.

Glacier County is in northwestern Montana along the U.S.–Canada border and includes parts of the Rocky Mountain Front and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The county seat is Cut Bank, and regional planning and services are managed through county government and state agencies.

Population Size

• According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Glacier County, Montana, Glacier County had:
  • Population (2020): 13,840
  • Population (2023 estimate): 14,038
• For local government information and planning resources, visit the Glacier County official website.

Age & Gender

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (most recent profile measures available on the page):

• Age
  • Persons under 18 years: 26.6%
  • Persons 65 years and over: 11.7%
• Gender
  • Female persons: 49.1%
  • Male persons: 50.9% (computed as remainder from female share)

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts:

• American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 66.2%
• White alone: 27.4%
• Two or more races: 4.0%
• Black or African American alone: 0.4%
• Asian alone: 0.2%
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.1%
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 2.4%

Household & Housing Data

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts:

• Households (2019–2023): 4,565
• Persons per household (2019–2023): 3.09
• Owner-occupied housing unit rate (2019–2023): 60.5%
• Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2019–2023): $161,300
• Median gross rent (2019–2023): $832
• Housing units (2020): 5,610

Glacier County, in northwestern Montana, is sparsely populated and includes large areas of rugged terrain and tribal lands, conditions that tend to increase the cost and complexity of last‑mile networks and make digital communication more dependent on available fixed or mobile coverage.

Direct county-level email usage statistics are not routinely published. Email access is therefore summarized using proxies such as household broadband subscription, computer availability, and demographic composition from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

Digital access indicators in Glacier County are reflected in ACS “computer and internet use” measures (household computer presence and broadband subscriptions), which serve as practical prerequisites for regular email use. Age distribution matters because older cohorts have lower average adoption of online communication tools; Glacier County’s age profile can be reviewed in data.census.gov county demographic tables. Gender distribution is typically a weaker driver of email adoption than age and access; ACS sex-by-age tables provide context in the same source.

Connectivity constraints are commonly tied to rural infrastructure buildout and terrain; coverage context is available via the FCC National Broadband Map and local service planning information from Glacier County government.

Glacier County is in northwestern Montana along the U.S.–Canada border and includes large areas of rural and mountainous terrain, including portions adjacent to Glacier National Park and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Settlement is dispersed outside the small incorporated communities, which contributes to lower population density and longer backhaul distances than in Montana’s urban centers. These physical and geographic characteristics are associated with uneven mobile signal propagation (especially in mountainous areas), fewer redundant network paths, and coverage gaps along remote highways and in valleys.

Data scope and limitations (county-level vs provider-level)

County-level statistics specifically describing mobile phone “penetration” (device ownership) and mobile broadband “adoption” (subscription/household use) are not always published at fine geographic resolution. The most consistent public sources are:

• Household/device ownership and some internet access indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey via data.census.gov (ACS).
• Network availability (coverage) from the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection via the FCC National Broadband Map.
• Montana program context and reporting via the Montana Broadband Office. These sources measure different concepts; they are not directly interchangeable.

County context affecting mobile connectivity

• Terrain: Mountainous topography and heavily forested areas in and near the Rocky Mountain Front create shadowing and multipath effects that reduce usable signal, especially on higher-frequency bands.
• Land use and protected areas: Large tracts of federal and tribal lands reduce site density and complicate siting, power, and backhaul options, contributing to spotty service away from town centers.
• Population distribution: Lower density generally corresponds to fewer cell sites per square mile and larger coverage footprints per site, which can reduce capacity and indoor coverage.

Network availability (coverage) vs household adoption (use)

Network availability refers to whether a provider reports service at a location (or in an area) at certain performance tiers. Household adoption refers to whether households actually subscribe to and use mobile or fixed internet services. In Glacier County, these two measures can diverge because coverage may exist outdoors or along highways without translating into reliable indoor service, consistent performance, or affordable/useful plans for residents.

Mobile penetration and access indicators (household adoption where available)

• Household access indicators (ACS): The ACS publishes county-level tables that include indicators such as the share of households with a computer, the share with any internet subscription, and categories of internet subscription types (including cellular data plans in many ACS releases). County estimates for Glacier County are accessible through data.census.gov by searching for Glacier County, MT and relevant “Computer and Internet Use” tables.
• Interpretation boundary: ACS measures describe household-reported access/adoption, not signal quality or provider coverage. They also do not map well to specific technologies (e.g., LTE vs 5G) beyond subscription category groupings.

Mobile internet usage patterns and technology availability (4G/5G)

4G LTE availability (network availability)

• 4G LTE is generally the baseline mobile broadband technology across rural Montana and is typically the most geographically extensive mobile data layer in non-urban counties.
• Location-specific provider-reported availability can be examined in the FCC National Broadband Map by searching addresses within Glacier County or viewing the county layer summaries. The FCC map distinguishes technologies and reported maximum speeds for mobile broadband, but it represents modeled/provider-submitted availability rather than measured user experience.

5G availability (network availability)

• 5G availability in rural counties is often concentrated near population centers, along major road corridors, and in areas where mid-band spectrum can be supported with sufficient backhaul.
• In Glacier County, 5G presence and extent must be verified via provider-reported layers in the FCC National Broadband Map; countywide uniform 5G coverage is not supported by a single public county-level statistic, and coverage can vary materially by location and terrain.

Usage patterns (adoption/behavior)

• Publicly available county-level datasets generally describe whether households use cellular data plans as an internet source (ACS), rather than granular behavioral patterns such as share of traffic on mobile vs Wi‑Fi, app usage, or typical consumption. Those behavioral metrics are typically proprietary to carriers or analytics firms.
• Where households lack reliable fixed broadband, mobile plans may serve as a primary internet connection. This relationship can be evaluated indirectly by comparing ACS indicators for fixed broadband subscriptions versus cellular-data-plan subscriptions on data.census.gov, while noting that ACS categories can group technologies and do not reflect performance.

Common device types (smartphones vs other devices)

• County-level breakdowns of device types (smartphone vs basic phone vs tablet/hotspot) are not consistently published in official public datasets at the county level.
• The ACS includes “computer” ownership indicators but does not function as a detailed smartphone vs feature-phone inventory at county resolution. As a result, a definitive county-level statement about the smartphone share of devices cannot be supported using standard public government tables.
• Practical inference about device prevalence is better supported at larger geographies (state/national surveys) rather than Glacier County specifically; such inference is not presented here due to the county-level requirement.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Glacier County

• Rural settlement pattern: Greater distances between communities increase reliance on wide-area macro coverage and reduce the economics of dense small-cell deployment, affecting both availability and capacity.
• Mountainous terrain and valleys: Signal blockage and variability can reduce indoor reliability and data rates, influencing whether households treat mobile service as a primary internet connection versus a supplementary one.
• Tribal lands and governance context: Portions of Glacier County overlap the Blackfeet Reservation, where infrastructure planning, rights-of-way, and program administration can differ from adjacent areas, influencing deployment timing and coverage footprints. Program context for Montana is documented through the Montana Broadband Office.
• Seasonal visitation and recreation corridors: Areas near park entrances and tourism routes may experience seasonal demand spikes, which can affect congestion and perceived performance even where coverage exists; comprehensive county-level congestion statistics are generally not public.

Where to verify current conditions (authoritative sources)

• Provider-reported mobile broadband availability by location: FCC National Broadband Map (address-level queries and technology layers).
• Household adoption indicators (internet subscriptions, including cellular plans): U.S. Census Bureau (ACS) on data.census.gov.
• State broadband planning and context: Montana Broadband Office.
• Local context and geography: Glacier County, Montana official website.

Summary distinction: availability vs adoption

• Availability: Best measured through FCC provider-reported mobile coverage layers; in Glacier County, coverage is expected to be spatially uneven due to terrain and low density, with 4G LTE generally more extensive than 5G.
• Adoption: Best measured through ACS household-reported subscription categories; these indicators reflect whether households maintain internet subscriptions (including cellular data plans), not whether coverage is strong, consistent, or fast at specific locations.

Glacier County is in northwestern Montana along the U.S.–Canada border and includes communities such as Cut Bank and Browning, adjacent to Glacier National Park and the Blackfeet Reservation. The county’s rural geography, long travel distances, tourism employment, and reservation-based community networks tend to make mobile-first connectivity and Facebook-style community information sharing more prominent than dense, urban influencer ecosystems.

User statistics (local availability and practical estimates)

• County-level social media penetration is not published directly in major national datasets. Standard reference sources report social media use at national and state/metro levels rather than by county.
• Best-supported proxy for “share of residents active on social platforms” uses national adult usage applied to local population. Nationally, about 7 in 10 U.S. adults use social media (70%) per Pew Research Center social media fact sheet. This provides the most defensible baseline for an adult-population estimate in Glacier County absent county-specific surveys.
• Connectivity constraint affecting realized usage: Rural areas consistently show lower broadband availability and adoption than urban areas, and mobile-only internet use is more common; this tends to shift behavior toward platforms that work well on mobile and in low-bandwidth contexts. See Pew Research Center’s internet/broadband fact sheet for rural/urban patterns.

Age group trends

National survey patterns (commonly used for rural counties where local measures are unavailable) show strong age gradients:

• Highest-use age groups: Adults 18–29 and 30–49 have the highest overall social media usage in the U.S., while usage declines for 50–64 and 65+. Age-by-platform differences are summarized in the Pew Research Center platform breakdown.
• Platform skew by age (national pattern):
  • TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram: Highest among younger adults.
  • Facebook: Broadest age reach, including older adults.
  • YouTube: Very high use across most adult age groups.

Gender breakdown

County-specific gender splits are not published in standard public datasets; national patterns provide the most reliable reference point:

• Women in the U.S. tend to report higher use of Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest, while men are more likely to use some discussion- and gaming-adjacent platforms (platform-by-platform differences summarized in Pew Research Center’s social media fact sheet).
• Overall “any social media use” shows relatively modest gender differences compared with age effects in most national surveys.

Most-used platforms (percentages from reputable national survey data)

Percentages below are U.S. adult usage shares (not Glacier County-specific) from the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet, commonly used as benchmarks:

• YouTube: 83%
• Facebook: 68%
• Instagram: 47%
• Pinterest: 35%
• TikTok: 33%
• LinkedIn: 30%
• WhatsApp: 29%
• Snapchat: 27%
• X (Twitter): 22%

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and local-relevance tendencies)

• Mobile-first and asynchronous engagement: Rural connectivity patterns and travel distances correlate with heavier reliance on mobile apps and time-shifted consumption (scrolling, short video, group updates) rather than frequent desktop posting. Pew’s rural/urban internet context is summarized in the internet/broadband fact sheet.
• Community utility content performs strongly: In rural counties, Facebook pages/groups commonly function as local “bulletin boards” for events, road and weather updates, school sports, public notices, and mutual-aid coordination; this aligns with Facebook’s broad age coverage in Pew data.
• Video is typically the highest-reach format: YouTube’s very high adult penetration (83%) makes video-based information and entertainment a dominant cross-demographic behavior, with short-form video use concentrated among younger adults (TikTok/Instagram).
• Tourism and seasonal work influence posting peaks: Areas tied to Glacier National Park commonly show seasonal surges in travel content, short videos, and photo sharing, while resident engagement remains oriented toward practical local information and community networks year-round.

Glacier County records relevant to family relationships and associates include court filings, property documents, and vital records held at the state level. Montana birth and death certificates are maintained by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records; certified copies are generally restricted to eligible requesters, while informational copies may be available in limited circumstances. Adoption records are typically sealed and handled through district court and state vital records processes, with access limited by statute and court order.

Publicly accessible county-level records include marriage licenses and some court case information, commonly obtained through the Clerk of District Court and County Clerk/Recorder functions. Recorded documents (deeds, liens, plats, and related filings that can indicate family or associate ties) are maintained by the Glacier County Clerk and Recorder. In-person access is generally available during business hours at the Glacier County courthouse offices. Official county contact and office information is posted on Glacier County, Montana (official website).

Statewide public databases relevant to associates include Montana’s court case search via Montana Judicial Branch and recorded-document search options listed by the county clerk/recorder. Privacy restrictions commonly apply to vital records, juvenile matters, sealed adoption files, and certain protected personal identifiers in public filings.

Types of records available

Marriage records (licenses and certificates)

• Marriage license applications/licenses are created and issued at the county level.
• After the ceremony, the completed return is recorded, and the county maintains a marriage record (often referred to as a marriage certificate record at the local level).

Divorce records (decrees/judgments)

• Divorce cases are filed and adjudicated in district court. The final outcome is documented in a Final Decree of Dissolution of Marriage (or similarly titled final judgment/decree).

Annulment records

• Annulments are court actions and are maintained as civil case records in district court, typically resulting in a Decree of Annulment or equivalent final order.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Marriage records: Glacier County Clerk of District Court/County Clerk functions

• In Montana, marriage licensing is handled through the clerk’s office at the county level (commonly through the Clerk of District Court office functions in smaller counties). Glacier County’s local marriage records are maintained by the county office that issues and records licenses and returns.
• Access is generally provided by:
  • In-person request at the issuing/recording county office.
  • Written request by mail (office procedures vary by county).
  • Some Montana counties provide limited online index/search access, while certified copies are typically issued by the local custodian.

Divorce and annulment records: Montana District Court (Glacier County—9th Judicial District)

• Divorce and annulment filings and final orders are maintained as district court case files for Glacier County (9th Judicial District).
• Access is generally provided by:
  • Clerk of District Court records access in person for case files and certified copies of judgments/decrees.
  • Montana Judicial Branch case search for docket-level information in many cases (coverage and available detail vary). Relevant portal: Montana Judicial Branch.

State-level vital records (marriage and divorce)

• Montana maintains statewide vital records services through the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Vital Records. This office issues certified copies of many vital records and maintains statewide indexes for certain record types and time periods. Reference: Montana DPHHS.

Typical information included in these records

Marriage license/record

Common data elements include:

• Full names of both parties (including prior names as reported)
• Ages and/or dates of birth (varies by form version/time period)
• Residences and places of birth (commonly recorded on applications)
• Date and place of marriage
• Name and title/authority of officiant and officiant’s signature
• Witness information (when required by the form used)
• License issue date, license number, and filing/recording information

Divorce decree/judgment (dissolution)

Common contents include:

• Case caption (names of parties), case number, and court/judicial district
• Date of filing and date of final decree
• Findings and orders dissolving the marriage
• Provisions regarding division of property and debts
• Orders regarding spousal maintenance (alimony), when applicable
• Orders regarding child custody, parenting plans, child support, and health insurance, when applicable
• Restoration of former name, when granted
• Judge’s signature and clerk filing stamp

Annulment decree/order

Common contents include:

• Case caption, case number, court/judicial district
• Legal basis for annulment and findings
• Order declaring the marriage void or voidable under Montana law (as applicable)
• Related orders on property, support, and parenting issues when addressed
• Judge’s signature and clerk filing stamp

Privacy or legal restrictions

Public access vs. restricted elements

• Marriage records are generally treated as public records at the county level, but access to certified copies is controlled by the record custodian’s identification and issuance procedures.
• Divorce and annulment case files are generally public court records, but courts may restrict specific documents or data.

Sealed/confidential records and protected information

• Courts can seal records or portions of records by court order.
• Certain information is commonly protected from broad disclosure or is redacted in publicly accessible copies, including:
  • Social Security numbers and financial account numbers
  • Sensitive information involving minors
  • Information protected by state privacy provisions or court rules
• In family law matters, documents such as financial affidavits, evaluations, and reports may be subject to restricted access depending on court rules and case-specific orders.

Certified copies and legal use

• Certified copies of marriage records and certified copies of court decrees (divorce/annulment) are issued by the legal custodian (county vital record custodian for marriages; Clerk of District Court for decrees). Certified copies are the standard format for legal purposes such as name changes, benefits, and proof of marital status or dissolution.

Glacier County is in northwestern Montana along the U.S.–Canada border and includes much of the Blackfeet Reservation, with communities such as Browning (county seat), Cut Bank, and East Glacier Park Village. The county is rural, has a relatively young age structure compared with Montana overall, and its economy and services are shaped by tribal government, education, health care, and seasonal tourism associated with Glacier National Park and surrounding public lands.

Education Indicators

Public school districts and schools (proxy-based listing)

• Glacier County’s public K–12 education is primarily provided through local districts centered on the main communities (notably Browning, Cut Bank, and East Glacier Park). A consolidated, countywide official school list is not consistently published in one place; the most reliable directory-style sources are the state and federal school/district databases.
• Public school names commonly associated with the county’s main districts include:
  • Browning: Browning High School and associated elementary/middle schools
  • Cut Bank: Cut Bank High School and associated elementary/middle schools
  • East Glacier Park: East Glacier Park School (small rural school configuration)
• For authoritative, up-to-date counts and official school names, use the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) directory and the NCES public school directory (both provide district/school rosters and identifiers): the Montana Office of Public Instruction and the NCES School Directory.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• District-level student–teacher ratios and graduation rates vary meaningfully year to year in small rural systems, and countywide rollups are not always reported as a single statistic. The most current, standardized reporting is published through state accountability and graduation data releases. The most consistent reference point for verified rates is the state’s reporting via Montana OPI and federal summaries via the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
• Proxy context: rural Montana districts often report student–teacher ratios near the mid-teens, with graduation rates varying by cohort and district size; Glacier County districts tend to show wider year-to-year variance than larger Montana counties due to smaller graduating classes (proxy observation; verify by district report cards).

Adult education levels

• County adult educational attainment is best captured by the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). The most recent 5‑year ACS profile for Glacier County reports that:
  • High school diploma or higher (age 25+) is below the Montana and U.S. averages.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+) is well below the Montana and U.S. averages.
• The most current percentages for “High school graduate or higher” and “Bachelor’s degree or higher” are available in the county profile tables on data.census.gov (ACS 5‑year, Educational Attainment).

Notable programs (STEM, CTE, AP, dual credit)

• Montana public high schools commonly offer:
  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways (trades, business, health-related introductory coursework), supported through statewide CTE frameworks.
  • Dual-credit opportunities through Montana’s postsecondary partners and local arrangements (availability varies by district and staffing).
  • Advanced Placement (AP) offerings are more limited in very small rural schools and can be replaced or supplemented by dual credit or online coursework (proxy pattern for rural MT; confirm at school level).
• Program availability and course catalogs are most accurately reflected in district curriculum guides and OPI CTE/program reporting; a statewide entry point is Montana OPI Career & Technical Education.

School safety measures and counseling resources

• Montana districts generally maintain school safety policies addressing visitor management, emergency drills, crisis response coordination, and coordination with local law enforcement/tribal police where applicable; implementation specifics are district-level.
• Student support services typically include school counseling (often shared among multiple schools in rural districts) and links to community behavioral health resources; staffing levels can be constrained in small districts (proxy pattern; confirm in district staffing reports and handbooks).
• State-level references for safety and student support frameworks are maintained through Montana OPI, with local policy details published by each district.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

• Glacier County unemployment is reported monthly and annually through the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS) and state labor market information systems. The most current county unemployment rate is available from the BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics and Montana’s labor market resources (often presented via the state labor agency portal).
• Proxy context: unemployment in Glacier County typically runs above the Montana statewide average, reflecting rural labor market seasonality and a smaller private-sector base.

Major industries and employment sectors

• The largest employment sectors commonly include:
  • Public administration (including tribal government and related public services)
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Retail trade and accommodation/food services (notably seasonal tourism activity)
  • Construction (smaller base, often seasonal)
• These sector patterns align with ACS “Industry” distributions and regional economic structure; the most current breakdown is available in the ACS county tables on data.census.gov.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

• Common occupational groups in the county tend to include:
  • Service occupations (food service, building/grounds, personal care)
  • Office and administrative support
  • Sales and related
  • Education, training, and library
  • Healthcare support and practitioner roles (limited by facility scale)
  • Construction/extraction and transportation/material moving (smaller but present)
• The most recent standardized occupational distribution is available in ACS “Occupation” tables on data.census.gov.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Commuting is dominated by driving alone, with limited public transit typical of rural counties. Carpooling remains more common than in urban areas but varies by community.
• Mean commute times in rural Montana counties often fall in the high teens to mid‑20 minutes range; Glacier County’s mean is best verified through ACS “Travel Time to Work” and “Means of Transportation to Work” tables on data.census.gov.

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

• A meaningful share of residents work within Glacier County in government, schools, health services, and local businesses, while a portion commute to adjacent counties for specialized jobs, energy/industrial roles, or regional service centers.
• The most comparable residence-to-work flow measures are available from the Census “County-to-County Worker Flows” and related products (reference entry point: OnTheMap (LEHD)), which provide estimates of in-county vs. out-of-county work patterns.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

• Glacier County has a lower homeownership rate than Montana overall and a higher rental share in its main towns and in areas with more multifamily/employee housing demand (proxy characterization; verify with ACS tenure tables).
• The most recent homeownership and renter percentages are reported in ACS “Tenure” tables on data.census.gov.

Median property values and recent trends

• Median home value is reported through ACS (median value of owner-occupied housing units). Glacier County’s median value is typically below the Montana statewide median, though values increased substantially during 2020–2023 across much of Montana due to tight inventory and in-migration pressures; the county generally saw upward price movement as well, with smaller-market volatility (trend proxy; confirm with ACS time series and local MLS summaries).
• The most recent median value is available via ACS “Value” tables on data.census.gov.

Typical rent prices

• Typical rent is reflected in ACS median gross rent. Glacier County median gross rent is usually lower than Montana’s largest metro areas but can be constrained by limited supply in Browning/Cut Bank and seasonal pressures near park gateways (proxy pattern).
• Current median gross rent is available on data.census.gov (ACS “Gross Rent”).

Types of housing

• The housing stock is primarily:
  • Single-family detached homes (dominant form countywide)
  • Manufactured homes/mobile homes (more common than in urban Montana, typical of rural affordability patterns)
  • Small multifamily properties (apartments/duplexes) concentrated in town centers (Cut Bank, Browning)
  • Rural lots and acreage homes outside town boundaries, often with longer service distances and reliance on wells/septic where applicable

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)

• Town neighborhoods in Cut Bank and Browning provide the closest access to schools, clinics, grocery retail, and public services; rural areas provide larger lots and privacy but require longer trips for daily services. East Glacier Park Village and areas near park gateways have more seasonal lodging and tourism-oriented amenities, with smaller year-round service footprints.

Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

• Montana property taxes are administered at the county level using state-defined taxable values and local mill levies, so effective rates vary by location, school levies, and special districts.
• County-level “effective property tax rate” and “median real estate taxes paid” are most consistently presented in ACS (owner-occupied taxes paid) and can be compared with statewide benchmarks using data.census.gov.
• For the operational framework (taxable value classes, mills, and billing), the baseline reference is the Montana Department of Revenue (property assessment and taxation structure), while Glacier County levy details are typically published through county finance/tax offices (local documentation varies by year).

Data note (availability and proxies)

• Verified countywide percentages for adult attainment, commuting, tenure, home values, rent, and taxes are available in the most recent ACS 5‑year tables on data.census.gov.
• Verified school counts, names, and performance metrics are best sourced from Montana OPI and NCES, because school configurations and accountability reporting change over time and are not consistently summarized at the county level in a single, static table.