Lake County, Montana

county in Montana, United States

Lake County is a county found in the northwestern U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 31,134 people.[1] Its county seat is Polson.[2]

Lake County
St. Ignatius Mission at St. Ignatius, Montana
Map of Montana highlighting Lake County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°39′N 114°05′W / 47.65°N 114.09°W / 47.65; -114.09
Country United States
State Montana
Founded1923
Named forFlathead Lake
SeatPolson
Largest cityPolson
Area
 • Total1,654 sq mi (4,280 km2)
 • Land1,490 sq mi (3,900 km2)
 • Water164 sq mi (420 km2)  9.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total31,134
 • Density19/sq mi (7.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.lakemt.gov
  • Montana county number 15

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Lake County, Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.