Ronan, Montana

Ronan Montana is located in the scenic Mission Valley between Flathead Lake and Missoula. Ronan was named in 1885 after Major Peter Ronan, superintendent of the Flathead Indian Reservation. The area around Ronan was once part of the Flathead Reservation, until 1910 when it was opened for white settlement. People settled, starting farms, and irrigating the land. Ronan now serves as the hub of the agricultural community in the Mission Valley.

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Adorned with the beauty of the Mission Mountain and various sources of fishing and wildlife habitat, the community of more than 3,000 residents offers a wealth of resources and enjoyment. Hiking in the Mission Mountain Wilderness Area by permit, touring the National Bison Range, eating outdoors in the city park, enjoying the Garden of the Rockies Museum and sight-seeing along the Flathead River are among the many attractions.

Ronan Montana real estate offers stability and growth opportunities. Ronan has much open land and is perfect for keeping horses. Agriculture is also a profitable endeavor in this area. Homes in Ronan appreciate well with the median price of a home at $143,000. Ronan’s accessibility to larger cities like Missoula make this a wonderful place to live a laid back lifestyle while being able to reach modern conveniences. The proximity of Ronan to Flathead Lake is also a big draw for those searching out Ronan Montana real estate.

Ronan is in Lake County and the overall population of Lake County is growing quickly. This mirrors a growth pattern found throughout western Montana. Families with older school age children (11-17) are moving in at a steady rate. In the coming years the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that Lake County will be home to 12,500 new residents.  

Map of Ronan

Ronan Population:

As of 2005: 6,260

Median Income: $ 33,020
Median House Price: $141,765

Ronan Chamber of Commerce:

Ronan Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 254
Ronan, MT 59864
Phone: 406-676-8300
Web: http://www.ronanmontana.com/

Ronan Schools:

Ronan High School
K. William Harvey Elementary
Ronan Middle School

Ronan Hospitals/Medical Centers:

St. Luke Community Hospital
St. Luke Community Hospital-CAH