Thompson Falls, MT Road Trips
Plan drives from Thompson Falls, MT with practical route pages for distance, drive time, fuel cost, road character, and places to stop along the way.
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Trip Routes
3
Longest Drive
303.2 mi
Bozeman, MT
Quickest Drive
4h 16m
Helena, MT
Plan Around Thompson Falls, MT
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Thompson Falls, MT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,568
Median Income
$53,203
Median Home Value
$182,200
Median Age
47.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Thompson Falls, MT at a Glance
Founded
1910
Elevation
2,556 ft
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from Thompson Falls, MT
A sampling of people born in Thompson Falls, MT.
Marc Racicot
1948
American politician
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Thompson Falls, MT.
Tourist Hotel
hotel building in Thompson Falls, Montana
Ward Hotel
building in Thompson Falls, Montana, United States
Ainsworth House
house in Thompson Falls, Montana
Thompson Falls Hydroelectric Dam Historic District
historic district in Thompson Falls, Montana
City data from Wikidata (Q282540), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Thompson Falls, MT
Thompson Falls is a city of 1,300 people in Montana. The city sits next to natural waterfalls on the Clark Fork river.
1 Minnies Montana Cafe, 915 Main Sreet, ☏ +1 406-827-3747. M–Sa 7AM–9PM, Su 7AM–8PM. Old-school American diner, with huge portions. Breakfast served all day. Meat-heavy, though there are a few barely-vegetarian options. entrees $10-15. (updated Aug 2017)
Falls Motel, 112 South Gallatin, toll-free: +1-800-521-2184. New mattresses, a hot tub, wi-fi, cable (HBO, ESPN), DVD player, microwave, refrigerator, coffee and tea in room.
Thompson Falls is on Montana Highway 200. It is 100 miles north of Missoula and 85 miles south of Sandpoint, Idaho. The nearest commercial airport is in Missoula.
Most businesses are along the highway. They are spread out so using a car or bike is best.
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