Stevensville : Montana
Living a Mountain Lifestyle in Stevensville, Montana
This area of the Bitterroot Valley and Sapphire Mountains offers beautiful views, outdoor recreation and a great variety of watchable wildlife. Stevensville is a very small town of under 2,000 people in western Montana near Missoula. Stevensville is the oldest town in Montana. St. Mary’s Mission was the first permanent white settlement in Montana (founded by Jesuits).
Photo of St. Mary's Peak courtesy of Wikipedia and Benjamin Courteau.
Where to Retire in Stevensville and Home Prices
There is at least one active adult community in the area (see link at left).
According to Zillow, the median home value was $317,025 in early 2020.
What Is Special about Stevensville
This is a very popular tourist area. River rafting on the Bitterroot River is especially popular. St. Mary's Mountain is a local landmark. Outdoor recreation is wonderful in Stevensville, being close to Missoula and the University there is a plus. Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge is just north of town.
What Is Not Special about Stevensville
it is extremely remote and very cold in the winter.
Climate and Physical Environment
Stevensville is located in the heart of the Bitterroot Valley between two mountain ranges—the Bitterroots and the Selway Range and near the base of St. Mary’s Peak. The average July high temperature is 83 and the average January low is 17. The wettest month is May (1.5")
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Stevensville has many events throughout the year including Creamery Picnic, Western Heritage Days and First Friday. Love of the outdoors is part of the local culture. You can go to Missoula for more conventional culture.
Crime
The crime rate in Stevensville is well below the national average.
Medical Facilities
Stevensville has a wide variety of medical services ranging from Assisted Living centers to family practice facilities and cardiologists. Kootenai Creek Village offers an onsite heli-port for emergencies as well. We are located just 25 minutes from 2 full service hospitals including Community Medical Center and St. Patrick’s Hospital.
Transportation
The nearest airport is 33 miles away in Missoula. Stevensville is not considered a walkable community.
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