Missoula, Montana
Missoula is a city of 76,514 people in Missoula County, Montana, founded in 1866.
Why visit Missoula
Townapedia lists 62 museums and landmarks, 89 parks and trails, 200 places to eat, 41 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Wilma Theater, The Roxy Theater, United States Post Office and Apartment Building at 116 Spruce Street.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; December lows average 20°F, and about 50 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Missoula
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Missoula
Missoula is a city in and the county seat of Missoula County, Montana, United States. It is located along the Clark Fork River near its confluence with the Bitterroot and Blackfoot rivers in western Montana and at the convergence of five mountain ranges, and thus it is often described as the "hub of five valleys". It is the second-most populous city in Montana with a population of 73,489 at the 2020 census, increasing to an estimated 78,903 in 2025, while the Missoula metropolitan area has an estimated 128,698 residents. Missoula is home to the University of Montana, a public research university.
From the Wikipedia article Missoula, Montana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do16
Wilma Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Music venue and movie theater in Missoula, Montana, United States
University of Montana
School · 2.2 mi
Public research university located in Missoula, Montana
Missoula Children's Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
200 North Adams Street, Missoula
4 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks62
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Government building in Missoula, Montana
Apartment Building at 116 Spruce Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
United States historic place
Atlantic Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Retail, Hotel in Missoula, Montana
Bellows Residence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Montana, United States
Belmont Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic hotel in Missoula, Montana, United States
Bluebird Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic building in Missoula, Montana, United States
Campus of the University of Montana
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
College in Montana, U.S.
Florence Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Missoula County, Montana
Forkenbrock Funeral Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Commercial building in Missoula, Montana
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Fort Missoula
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Fred T. Sterling House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Montana, United States
Garden City Monument Services
Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi
Monuments in Missoula, MT
1035 Ronan Street, Missoula
Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00
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Parks, trails and playgrounds89
Greenough Park
Park · 2.4 mi
Park in Missoula County, Montana, United States of America
Ogren Park at Allegiance Field
Sports field and stadium · 0.9 mi
700 Cregg Lane, Missoula
Washington-Grizzly Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 2.2 mi
1 Campus Drive, Missoula
Montana Rail Link Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Dog park, community gardens, playground, walking paths
77 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes200
Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich · 1.1 mi
Specialty coffee roaster
812 Toole Avenue, Missoula
Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
The Oxford
Bar and pub · Burger, American · 1.5 mi
The Oxford Saloon & Cafe' located in the heart of downtown Missoula was established in 1883 and is open 24 hours a day, all through the...
337 North Higgins Avenue, Missoula
24/7
3B Bagel Company LLC
Restaurant · Bagel, Bakery · 1.5 mi
403 North Higgins Avenue, Missoula
07:00-15:00
Florabella
Restaurant · Italian · 1.5 mi
500 Brooks Street, Missoula
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-14:00
Funk It Thrift
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
314 North 1st Street West, Missoula
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00, Sa 09:00-16:00
Le Petit Café
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
529 South Higgens, Missoula
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
188 more on the map.
History
Archaeological artifacts date the earliest inhabitants of the Missoula Valley to 12,000 years ago, with settlements as early as 3500 BCE. From the 1700s until the 1850s, those who used the land were primarily the Salish, Kootenai, Pend d'Oreille, Blackfeet, and Shoshone people. Located at the confluence of five mountain valleys, the Missoula Valley was heavily traversed by local and distant native tribes that periodically went to the Eastern Montana plains in search of bison. This led to conflicts. The narrow valley at Missoula's eastern entrance was so strewn with human bones from repeated ambushes that French fur trappers later referred to this area as Porte de l'Enfer, translated as "Gate of Hell". Hell Gate would remain the name of the area until it was renamed "Missoula" in 1866.
From the History section of Missoula, Montana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay41
Churches and places of worship55
St. Francis Xavier Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.4 mi
301 South 6th Street West, Missoula
Shopping62
Gas and EV charging25
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Healthcare29
Robert B Curry Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
634 Eddy Avenue, Missoula
Map of Missoula
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 20°F | 1.2 in | 12.5 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 1.1 in | 7.9 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 27°F | 1.2 in | 7.4 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 33°F | 1.7 in | 1.4 in |
| May | 66°F | 41°F | 2.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 47°F | 2.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 52°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 51°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 44°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 34°F | 1.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 26°F | 1.4 in | 6.9 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 20°F | 1.4 in | 12.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Missoula 2 Ne (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Missoula County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Straight-Line Winds)
- 2024-08-23: Straight-Line Winds (Straight-Line Winds)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-31: Flooding (Flood)
- 2017-09-09: Rice Ridge Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Missoula International Airport (MSO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Orchard Homes 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- East Missoula 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Bonner-West Riverside 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Wye 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Lolo 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Piltzville 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Turah 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Carlton 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Evaro 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Frenchtown 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Missoula, Montana, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Barracks at Fort Missoula, Al Huntsman, Public domain
- Missoula, Montana - Wilma Theater, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zip Auto (2012) - Missoula County, Montana, Robstutz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Missoula, Montana - Atlantic Hotel, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
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