Montana’s
Best
Cities for Sleep
2020
Wild rivers, open ranges, mountains as far as the eye can see — Montana evokes idyllic images of the unspoiled West. Also known as Big Sky Country, Montana joined the Union as the 41st state in 1889. The state’s scenic beauty is on full display at its famous national parks, Yellowstone and Glacier. Though Montana is the fourth-largest state in the US by area, only Alaska and Wyoming have fewer residents. There are more cattle in Big Sky Country than people, who number just over a million.
Fast facts about Montana:
- Montana ranks third in the country for number of microbreweries per capita
- The largest migratory elk herd in the US can be found in Montana
- There are no major sports teams in the state due its small and scattered population
- The coldest temperature ever recorded in Montana was -70F in 1954 at a gold mining camp near Rogers Pass
- Montana’s Museum of the Rockies houses one of the largest collections of dinosaur fossils in the world, including 13 specimens of Tyrannosaurus Rex
Montana may not have many residents, but it does have plenty of room to move. How does all that open space affect the sleep of folks in Big Sky Country? Do fresh air and stunning views add up to great slumber? Let’s take a peek at our list and see what the numbers tell us.
The percentage of adults who report insufficient sleep each year. Insufficient sleep increases the chance of weight gain, cognitive problems, and cardiovascular disease
The percentage of adults who report a BMI — or body mass index — above 30%. Higher body mass usually equals a greater risk of sleep apnea
The percentage of adults who report excessive drinking. Heavy drinking is linked to disrupted sleep and less REM sleep
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Helena Valley West Central, MT
8,622
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3.2
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3
220
3
150
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Belgrade, MT
8,993 240 57,321 3.1 160 3 240 3 150 2.49 120 28
Bozeman, MT
48,532 240 49,217 3.1 160 3 240 3 150 2.49 120 28
Helena, MT
32,315 250 53,892 3.2 240 3 220 3 150 2.14 110 35
Helena Valley Southeast, MT
7,517 250 48,864 3.2 240 3 220 3 150 2.14 110 35
Whitefish, MT
7,870 260 49,870 3.3 220 3.4 210 3.4 170 3.12 130 52
Evergreen, MT
7,552 260 47,928 3.3 220 3.4 210 3.4 170 3.12 130 52
Orchard Homes, MT
5,588 270 55,802 3.6 230 3.7 260 3.7 180 3.01 140 36
Kalispell, MT
23,938 260 44,800 3.3 220 3.4 210 3.4 170 3.12 130 52
Columbia Falls, MT
5,575 260 44,257 3.3 220 3.4 210 3.4 170 3.12 130 52
Billings, MT
109,550 300 55,585 3.4 270 3.4 220 3.4 160 2.21 110 35
Lockwood, MT
7,503 300 55,668 3.4 270 3.4 220 3.4 160 2.21 110 35
Sidney, MT
6,246 300 59,958 3 300 3.1 240 3.1 170 2.17 110 38
Miles City, MT
8,393 270 51,503 3.2 300 3.1 210 3.1 170 2 110 32
Missoula, MT
74,428 270 43,602 3.6 230 3.7 260 3.7 180 3.01 140 36
Lewistown, MT
5,818 260 40,612 3.3 270 3.5 190 3.5 160 1.68 120 40
Laurel, MT
6,766 300 50,778 3.4 270 3.4 220 3.4 160 2.21 110 35
Butte, MT
34,993 280 47,391 3.4 260 3.7 220 3.7 180 2.8 140 42
Livingston, MT
7,784 280 38,807 3.1 260 3.3 200 3.3 150 1.89 120 40
Anaconda, MT
9,131 270 41,235 3.6 250 3.9 180 3.9 190 2.59 140 36
Great Falls, MT
58,701 300 44,725 3.6 270 3.7 210 3.7 180 2.03 130 38
Polson, MT
5,018 300 33,023 4.2 290 4.5 190 4.5 190 3.08 140 44
Havre, MT
9,715 310 44,337 3.9 360 4 210 4 200 2.14 150 38How Did We Determine the Best Cities for Sleep?
Sleep is impacted by important behavioral, environmental, and lifestyle factors. We compiled our list of Best Cities for Sleep by looking at 10 key metrics backed by scientific research. Keep reading to find out which metrics we chose and how they affect slumber.
