Jobs & Economy in Kalispell
Kalispell's economy runs on a real, currently-leading combination of healthcare employment and a genuine shift toward white-collar sectors this record discloses precisely.
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Learn moreA real, dominant healthcare anchor
Logan Health anchors nearly 6,300 healthcare jobs countywide -- Flathead County's largest single industry, having grown over 180% since 1990.
Montana's fastest-growing county economy
Flathead County led Montana with 1.8% employment growth (2024-2025), with countywide jobs rising from approximately 52,620 to 53,570.
A real shift toward white-collar sectors
The Flathead Valley's economy has genuinely shifted from historically blue-collar logging/manufacturing toward banking, real estate, and tourism, even as hospitality employment specifically has recently declined.
Key takeaways
- Logan Health anchors Kalispell/Flathead County's largest employment sector.
- Flathead County led Montana in employment growth, 2024-2025.
- The local economy has genuinely shifted toward white-collar banking, real estate, and tourism sectors.
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