Population 4,143 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Upper Rattlesnake
Household size in Upper Rattlesnake
| Period | Upper Rattlesnake | Missoula | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.34 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.34 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.30 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.27 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | −0.07 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Upper Rattlesnake average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Missoula overall, where it has 2.27 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.40, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Upper Rattlesnake
| Period | Upper Rattlesnake | Missoula | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 34.4 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 35.5 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 35.9 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 36.4 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.6 | +2.0 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.2, Upper Rattlesnake is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. No other Missoula neighborhood is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Upper Rattlesnake
| Period | Upper Rattlesnake | Missoula | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 8.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 9.3% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.3% of households in Upper Rattlesnake, well below the national share of 11.6%. Only one other Missoula neighborhood has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Upper Rattlesnake
Renters in Upper Rattlesnake
| Period | Upper Rattlesnake | Missoula | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1% | 43.8% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.7% | 45.4% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.0% | 46.6% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 46.8% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −13.8 pts | +2.9 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Upper Rattlesnake is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 37.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Upper Rattlesnake has the lowest share of renters of any Missoula neighborhood.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Upper Rattlesnake
| Period | Upper Rattlesnake | Missoula | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 7.5% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 7.5% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.5% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 7.0% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Upper Rattlesnake is close to the national rate: 8.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Missoula as a whole (7.0%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Upper Rattlesnake
| Period | Upper Rattlesnake | Missoula | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1978 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1977 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1978 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1983 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Upper Rattlesnake are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Upper Rattlesnake has newer homes than most Missoula neighborhoods.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Upper Rattlesnake
| Period | Upper Rattlesnake | Missoula | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $797 | $763 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,006 | $847 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,092 | $939 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,623 | $1,350 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$826 | +$587 | +$487 | +$606 |
The median renter in Upper Rattlesnake pays $1,623 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in Missoula as a whole ($1,350). The typical renter here spends 26.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other Missoula neighborhood has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Upper Rattlesnake
Bachelor's degrees in Upper Rattlesnake
| Period | Upper Rattlesnake | Missoula | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.7% | 39.5% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.8% | 42.5% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.6% | 45.9% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.5% | 49.4% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +9.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Upper Rattlesnake is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Only one other Missoula neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Upper Rattlesnake
| Period | Upper Rattlesnake | Missoula | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 92.6% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 95.0% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.5% | 96.0% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.7% | 96.5% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Upper Rattlesnake: 98.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of Missoula's 14 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Upper Rattlesnake
| Period | Upper Rattlesnake | Missoula | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 9.1% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 3.8% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Upper Rattlesnake has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of Missoula's 14 neighborhoods, only two have lower unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Upper Rattlesnake compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Rattlesnake | 2.59 | 45.2 | 5.3% | 19.3% | 8.8% | 1983 | $1,623 | 67.5% | 98.7% | 2.4% |
| Northside | 2.06 | 36.1 | 9.9% | 45.6% | 13.1% | 1961 | $1,360 | 52.0% | 95.8% | 3.7% |
| Heart of Missoula | 1.71 | 33.7 | 13.0% | 81.2% | 12.9% | 1967 | $1,035 | 51.1% | 92.1% | 8.0% |
| Westside | 1.93 | 32.8 | 7.0% | 66.7% | 6.1% | 1995 | $1,267 | 34.4% | 93.9% | 4.4% |
| University District | 2.31 | 25.3 | 5.7% | 58.6% | 9.8% | 1952 | $1,148 | 70.7% | 99.9% | 10.1% |
| Rose Park | 1.96 | 34.4 | 9.1% | 56.4% | 6.1% | 1958 | $1,126 | 65.6% | 97.7% | 3.1% |
| Emma Dickinson Orchard Homes | 1.98 | 32.2 | 8.7% | 56.6% | 9.4% | 1993 | $1,184 | 42.6% | 94.7% | 2.7% |
| Franklin To The Fort | 2.10 | 37.7 | 12.3% | 52.0% | 6.1% | 1980 | $1,209 | 44.3% | 95.6% | 2.9% |
| Lewis and Clark | 2.11 | 36.8 | 22.0% | 52.3% | 5.6% | 1969 | $1,429 | 56.9% | 99.1% | 3.1% |
| Southgate Triangle | 2.04 | 34.1 | 12.0% | 58.5% | 6.3% | 1975 | $1,244 | 44.5% | 97.6% | 5.6% |
| Captain John Mullan | 2.23 | 31.4 | 3.9% | 58.9% | 4.1% | 2009 | $1,572 | 46.2% | 98.1% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Upper Rattlesnake. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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