About Libby

Government: County – Commissioners (County Court House in Libby); City – Mayor, Council

Population 2000 Census: Lincoln County 18,837; Libby City Limit 2,626; Libby 4 miles radius 10,800

Altitude: 2,066’

Average Temperature: January 30.8, July 89.7 Half of the days in July and August have maximum temperatures of 90 or warmer, cooling quickly after sunset. Summer nighttime lows are most commonly in the mid 40’s. Humidity is low. On only 12 days a year, on average, does the temperature reach as cold as zero. On only 38 days does it remain below 32 all day. Libby has an average of 79 freeze free days per year with an average of 128 days between 28 degree freezes.

Precipitation: Average rain fall 18.85 inches; Average snowfall 55.6 inches (Mostly in December – February) Late fall and early winter have the most precipitation.

Libby Airport : Elevation 2,600’; 5,000’ lighted runway with beacon and PAPI. H marker 414, Unicom 122.8, Jet A 100 low lead

Railroads: Burlington Northern daily freight service; Amtrack 7 days a week

Highways: US Highway 2, State Highway 37

Newspapers: One bi-weekly publication, two weekly publications

Health Facilities: St John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby Care Center, General/Specialty medical and dental care

Schools: 1 Public Grade School, 1 Public Middle School, 1 Public High School, 1 Community College, 1 Private School – Grade & Middle

Motels: Many motels, bed & breakfasts and campgrounds, fire lookout rentals

Restaurants: Fast Food to fine dining

Churches: 20 all denominations

Banks: First National Bank of Montana, Glacier Bank, US Bank, and several credit unions

Area Attractions: Kootenai River, Kootenai Falls, Koocanusa Reservoir, Libby Dam, Ross Creek Cedars Scenic Area, Turner Mountain Alpine Skiing, Gateway to the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, Kootenai National Forest

Area Events: March – Irish Fair, April - David Thompson Black Powder Shout, May - STOKR and Koocanusa Resort Trout and Salmon Derby, June – Amish Auction and Logger Days, July - Two River Rondevous and Kootenai River Rodeo, August – Ignite the Nites, September – Nordicfest, December – Festival of Trees

No matter what the season, you’ll never forget your time in Libby. You’ll find it friendly, quiet, comfortable, a place to relax, and enjoy. So whether you stroll along the rivers or scale the mountain peaks to see the valley, you will become caught up in a country that will capture your imagination.