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Ravalli County, MT market data
How Ravalli County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 48,582
- +9.4% since 2020
- Households
- 18,661
- Median household income
- $71,283
- +34.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $476,600
- Jobs located here
- 14,115
- Highest market score
- 85
- Fast food and sandwich shops, #57 of 2,222 scored counties
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What this means
Ravalli County has an estimated 48,582 people and 18,661 households. Population estimates show Ravalli County grew 9.4% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Ravalli County is $71,283, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 34.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Ravalli County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (81).
Of the business types scored in Ravalli County, fast food and sandwich shops (85), gas stations (85) and pizza places (84) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For fast food and sandwich shops, that ranks #57 of 2,222 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet grooming and boarding businesses (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (47% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Ravalli County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Ravalli 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 85 | #57 of 2,222 | 15 | 8.0 | $4.5M | 148 | 18 |
| Gas stations | 85 | #82 of 2,358 | 24 | 12.9 | $2.5M | 105 | 10 |
| Pizza | 84 | #47 of 2,090 | 10 | 5.4 | $6.8M | 134 | 18 |
| Nail salons | 82 | #29 of 1,328 | 5 | 2.7 | $3.5M | 210 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 82 | #127 of 2,261 | 8 | 4.3 | $13.6M | 172 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 77 | #106 of 1,792 | 11 | 5.9 | $1.6M | 121 | 5 |
| Tire shops | 75 | #169 of 1,530 | 7 | 3.8 | $3.3M | 132 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 75 | #171 of 1,889 | 12 | 6.4 | $5.7M | 137 | 7 |
| Barbershops | 72 | #188 of 1,356 | 7 | 3.8 | $2.5M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 67 | #474 of 2,087 | 18 | 9.6 | $1.7M | 136 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 66 | #527 of 2,405 | 174 | 93.2 | $390K | 105 | 61 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 65 | #325 of 1,327 | 7 | 3.8 | $3.3M | 107 | 7 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 65 | #430 of 2,088 | 31 | 16.6 | $559K | 84 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 65 | #522 of 2,405 | 73 | 39.1 | $930K | 140 | 36 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 65 | #535 of 2,210 | 23 | 12.3 | $1.4M | 153 | 8 |
| Insurance agencies | 65 | #616 of 2,272 | 20 | 10.7 | $2.1M | 170 | 22 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 62 | #343 of 1,334 | 10 | 5.4 | $1.7M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 62 | #510 of 1,886 | 16 | 8.6 | $1.4M | 143 | 15 |
| Spas and skin care | 61 | #489 of 1,769 | 14 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 143 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 61 | #761 of 2,402 | 33 | 17.7 | $3.3M | 97 | 14 |
| Auto repair and car care | 60 | #747 of 2,401 | 82 | 43.9 | $282K | 105 | 41 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 58 | #760 of 2,385 | 73 | 39.1 | $240K | 113 | 15 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 57 | #489 of 1,302 | 7 | 3.8 | $3.2M | 103 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 57 | #843 of 2,339 | 47 | 25.2 | $373K | 87 | 7 |
| Auto repair shops | 55 | #972 of 2,378 | 54 | 28.9 | $429K | 96 | 34 |
| Property management | 53 | #393 of 910 | 7 | 3.8 | Index only | 81 | 10 |
| Child care and preschools | 53 | #758 of 1,611 | 15 | 8.0 | $693K | 69 | 13 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 52 | #786 of 1,656 | 14 | 7.5 | $1.6M | 90 | 28 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 50 | #1,025 of 2,063 | 32 | 17.1 | $2.1M | 57 | 7 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 48 | #435 of 777 | 10 | 5.4 | $1.7M | 43 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 48 | #752 of 1,493 | 9 | 4.8 | $2.5M | 87 | 33 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 44 | #1,089 of 1,771 | 15 | 8.0 | $1.5M | 91 | 49 |
| Chiropractors | 42 | #961 of 1,490 | 12 | 6.4 | $1.9M | 79 | 11 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 41 | #1,646 of 2,394 | 160 | 85.7 | $141K | 92 | 70 |
| Grocery stores | 40 | #1,367 of 2,070 | 18 | 9.6 | $6M | 65 | 13 |
| Veterinarians | 39 | #1,011 of 1,485 | 12 | 6.4 | $1.4M | 51 | 11 |
| Real estate | 38 | #1,754 of 2,229 | 117 | 62.7 | Index only | 62 | 72 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 37 | #1,772 of 2,176 | 107 | 57.3 | Index only | 54 | 56 |
| Pet businesses | 35 | #1,745 of 2,200 | 47 | 25.2 | $355K | 40 | 20 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 34 | #1,114 of 1,461 | 17 | 9.1 | $982K | 39 | 9 |
| Physical therapy | 34 | #1,138 of 1,422 | 17 | 9.1 | $1.3M | 55 | 12 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 33 | #1,430 of 1,707 | 16 | 8.6 | $3.1M | 65 | 46 |
| Home repair trades | 33 | #1,767 of 2,057 | 30 | 16.1 | $1.6M | 68 | 81 |
| Roofing and gutters | 30 | #997 of 1,177 | 10 | 5.4 | $4.9M | 58 | 10 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $12.3M | 103 | 25 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $902K | 133 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $5.7M | 89 | 13 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $5.6M | 23 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $7.7M | 306 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $5.6M | 123 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $11.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $11.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $31.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $31.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Ravalli 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 | $23.2M | $1,241 | 130 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $60M | $3,216 | 124 |
| Food away from home | $67.9M | $3,639 | 89 |
| Groceries | $108.4M | $5,810 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $17.6M | $941 | 94 |
| Child care and other personal services | $10.4M | $557 | 96 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $17.3M | $929 | 95 |
| Medical and dental services | $22.6M | $1,208 | 94 |
| Pets | $16.7M | $895 | 98 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $31.1M | $1,665 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $42.7M | $2,289 | 117 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $49.3M | $2,640 | 87 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $22.9M | $1,226 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $316.3M | $16,949 | 102 |
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 Ravalli County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 48,582+9.4% since 2020
- Households
- 18,661
- Median age
- 48.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 79%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 2,391 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 20
- Median household income
- $71,283+34.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $93,389
- Median home value
- $476,600
- Jobs located here
- 14,115
- Daytime population
- 42,116Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Ravalli County, MT growing?
Population estimates put Ravalli County at 48,582 people in 2025, up 9.4% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 18,661 households. Median household income rose 34.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Ravalli County, MT spend?
Households in Ravalli County spend about $316.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $108.4M on groceries and $67.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Ravalli County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (81).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Ravalli County, MT?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Ravalli County are for fast food and sandwich shops (85), gas stations (85) and pizza places (84). Ravalli County ranks #57 of 2,222 scored counties for fast food and sandwich shops.
How does Ravalli County, MT compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Ravalli County is $71,283 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 9.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $476,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Ravalli County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet grooming and boarding businesses (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (47% 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. 44 of the 56 business types have a score in Ravalli County, each ranked against other counties.
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