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Cascade County, MT market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Cascade County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 85,029
- +0.7% since 2020
- Households
- 35,615
- Median household income
- $67,690
- +35.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $265,300
- Jobs located here
- 35,854
- Highest market score
- 69
- Mortgage brokers and lenders, #128 of 887 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 85,029 people live in Cascade County, in 35,615 households. Population estimates show Cascade County grew 0.7% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Cascade County is $67,690 a year, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 35.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Cascade County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (80).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Cascade County are for mortgage brokers and lenders (69), grocery and convenience stores (65) and grocery stores (64). Cascade County ranks #128 of 887 scored counties for mortgage brokers and lenders.
Cascade County is part of the Great Falls metro area. For its number of households, Cascade County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for collision repair and body shops (90% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for bakeries and dessert shops (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Cascade County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Cascade County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 69 | #128 of 887 | 8 | 2.2 | Index only | 191 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 65 | #592 of 2,402 | 59 | 16.6 | $3.5M | 102 | 14 |
| Grocery stores | 64 | #560 of 2,070 | 16 | 4.5 | $12.7M | 137 | 12 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 57 | #243 of 777 | 5 | 1.4 | $6.5M | 160 | 13 |
| Gas stations | 55 | #951 of 2,358 | 47 | 13.2 | $2.1M | 90 | 34 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 54 | #721 of 1,656 | 26 | 7.3 | $1.6M | 92 | 25 |
| Convenience stores | 53 | #1,013 of 2,261 | 29 | 8.1 | $7M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 52 | #838 of 1,889 | 20 | 5.6 | $6.4M | 153 | 28 |
| Roofing and gutters | 51 | #567 of 1,177 | 10 | 2.8 | $9.3M | 110 | 7 |
| Nail salons | 51 | #681 of 1,328 | 23 | 6.5 | $1.4M | 85 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 50 | #901 of 1,769 | 42 | 11.8 | $782K | 89 | 3 |
| Gyms | 50 | #914 of 1,792 | 27 | 7.6 | $1.2M | 93 | 13 |
| Electricians | 49 | #616 of 1,160 | 10 | 2.8 | $9.3M | 77 | 15 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 49 | #708 of 1,334 | 18 | 5.1 | $1.8M | 90 | 9 |
| Car washes and detailing | 49 | #743 of 1,451 | 15 | 4.2 | $2.6M | 102 | 9 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 49 | #1,227 of 2,405 | 176 | 49.4 | $722K | 109 | 58 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 48 | #1,162 of 2,088 | 50 | 14.0 | $651K | 98 | 22 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 47 | #1,252 of 2,222 | 42 | 11.8 | $3M | 99 | 72 |
| Barbershops | 46 | #805 of 1,356 | 17 | 4.8 | $1.9M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 44 | #1,488 of 2,339 | 90 | 25.3 | $365K | 85 | 15 |
| Veterinarians | 43 | #923 of 1,485 | 22 | 6.2 | $1.4M | 52 | 9 |
| Child care and preschools | 43 | #1,002 of 1,611 | 23 | 6.5 | $862K | 86 | 37 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 41 | #895 of 1,302 | 16 | 4.5 | $2.6M | 85 | 7 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 41 | #931 of 1,461 | 17 | 4.8 | $1.8M | 72 | 11 |
| Tire shops | 41 | #1,003 of 1,530 | 20 | 5.6 | $1.9M | 77 | 10 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 41 | #1,527 of 2,176 | 105 | 29.5 | Index only | 104 | 36 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 41 | #1,694 of 2,385 | 176 | 49.4 | $187K | 88 | 23 |
| Chiropractors | 40 | #1,011 of 1,490 | 21 | 5.9 | $2M | 84 | 12 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 40 | #1,615 of 2,405 | 357 | 100.2 | $356K | 96 | 158 |
| Auto repair shops | 40 | #1,658 of 2,378 | 96 | 27.0 | $403K | 91 | 51 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 39 | #1,426 of 2,087 | 44 | 12.4 | $1.3M | 105 | 23 |
| Pizza | 39 | #1,477 of 2,090 | 35 | 9.8 | $3.6M | 71 | 72 |
| Real estate | 39 | #1,685 of 2,229 | 130 | 36.5 | Index only | 106 | 69 |
| Property management | 38 | #660 of 910 | 15 | 4.2 | Index only | 71 | 19 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 38 | #1,073 of 1,493 | 21 | 5.9 | $2M | 70 | 32 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 38 | #1,585 of 2,210 | 66 | 18.5 | $888K | 101 | 23 |
| Auto repair and car care | 38 | #1,733 of 2,401 | 160 | 44.9 | $242K | 90 | 76 |
| Physical therapy | 36 | #1,080 of 1,422 | 23 | 6.5 | $1.8M | 77 | 15 |
| Pet businesses | 36 | #1,692 of 2,200 | 60 | 16.8 | $521K | 59 | 24 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 34 | #1,935 of 2,394 | 290 | 81.4 | $146K | 96 | 108 |
| Pet stores | 33 | #740 of 974 | 11 | 3.1 | $2.8M | 63 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 31 | #1,088 of 1,327 | 21 | 5.9 | $1.8M | 60 | 15 |
| Home repair trades | 31 | #1,825 of 2,057 | 57 | 16.0 | $1.6M | 67 | 65 |
| Insurance agencies | 30 | #1,805 of 2,272 | 61 | 17.1 | $1.2M | 93 | 57 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 29 | #1,789 of 2,063 | 46 | 12.9 | $2.8M | 75 | 28 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 26 | #1,735 of 1,886 | 48 | 13.5 | $883K | 90 | 46 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 24 | #1,684 of 1,771 | 38 | 10.7 | $1.1M | 67 | 73 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 22 | #1,633 of 1,707 | 37 | 10.4 | $2.5M | 53 | 43 |
| House cleaning | 14 | #838 of 847 | 14 | 3.9 | $3.1M | 48 | 37 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.8 | $1.7M | 248 | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.8 | $19.5M | 156 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.8 | $12.9M | 94 | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.8 | $14.3M | 140 | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $29.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $21.2M | Too few | 3 |
Household spending in Cascade County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $38.7M | $1,087 | 113 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $100.5M | $2,821 | 109 |
| Food away from home | $127.1M | $3,567 | 88 |
| Groceries | $203.8M | $5,722 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $32.8M | $922 | 92 |
| Child care and other personal services | $19.8M | $557 | 96 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $32.5M | $914 | 93 |
| Medical and dental services | $42.4M | $1,190 | 92 |
| Pets | $31.3M | $878 | 97 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $58.6M | $1,645 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $71.3M | $2,001 | 102 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $92.8M | $2,606 | 86 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $43M | $1,207 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $595.8M | $16,730 | 100 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Cascade County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 85,029+0.7% since 2020
- Households
- 35,615
- Median age
- 40.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 2,698 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 31
- Median household income
- $67,690+35.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $89,832
- Median home value
- $265,300
- Jobs located here
- 35,854
- Daytime population
- 84,523Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Cascade County, MT growing?
Population estimates put Cascade County at 85,029 people in 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 35,615 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 35.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in Cascade County, MT spend?
Households in Cascade County spend about $595.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $203.8M on groceries and $127.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Cascade County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (80).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Cascade County, MT?
Of the business types scored in Cascade County, mortgage brokers and lenders (69), grocery and convenience stores (65) and grocery stores (64) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For mortgage brokers and lenders, that ranks #128 of 887 scored counties.
How does Cascade County, MT compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Cascade County is $67,690, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $265,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for collision repair and body shops (90% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for bakeries and dessert shops (43% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 49 of the 56 business types have a score in Cascade County, each ranked against other counties.
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