Northwest Montana, county government, and community
Located in northwest Montana, Flathead County includes mountain ranges, valleys, lakes, working lands, public lands, rural communities, and growing population centers. The county is home to Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, and many unincorporated communities.
County government provides public services, maintains public records, supports public safety, manages county facilities and infrastructure, and connects residents, property owners, businesses, and visitors with local information.
Flathead County at a glance
Flathead County serves residents, businesses, and visitors across northwest Montana. County government provides public services, maintains public records, supports public safety, manages county facilities and infrastructure, and connects people with local programs and information.
The county includes Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, many unincorporated communities, rural areas, working lands, public lands, and major recreation areas. Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, Hungry Horse Reservoir, national forests, wilderness areas, ski areas, trails, rivers, and lakes shape much of the county’s landscape and economy.
Population
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Flathead County’s population at 115,429 residents as of July 1, 2025.
Land area
Flathead County covers approximately 5,087 square miles of land in northwest Montana.
Incorporated cities
The county has three incorporated cities: Kalispell, Whitefish, and Columbia Falls.
Quick Links
Community and Visitor Resources
Flathead County includes incorporated cities, unincorporated communities, public lands, major recreation areas, and year-round visitor destinations. The links below connect residents and visitors with local community and recreation information outside of county government.
These external links are provided for convenience and are not managed by Flathead County.
Recreation and Public Lands
Flathead County is shaped by public lands, lakes, trails, ski areas, and nearby national park access. These links are provided for general recreation and visitor information.
These external links are provided for convenience and are not managed by Flathead County.
