Outlook for Missoula County.

• Position: Economic statistics, Montana - Brief Article - Statistical Data Included

Missoula continues as the major trade and service center in Western Montana. Hospital and highway construction projects buoyed the growth figures for 1998, 1999, and 2000. In addition, continued growth in transportation has boosted Missoula over Billings as the largest trucking industry city. Completed construction projects and higher electricity prices are the main factors projected to slow growth in 2001.

Per Capita Income, 1998 Selected Counties 1998 Per capita income Rank County Amount % of Montana 1980 1990 1998 Missoula $23,200 109.4 17 14 5 Ravalli $17,700 83.5 44 36 35 Lake $16,600 78.3 52 39 40 Sanders $15,300 72.2 50 50 51 Mineral $14,900 70.3 49 51 52 Actual and Projected Percent Change in Nonfarm Labor Income, Missoula County 1992-2005 Actual Projected Percent 92 7.6 93 5.7 94 2.3 95 2.1 96 3.3 97 3.1 98 5.0 99 6.2 00 4.8 01 1.7 02 2.8 03 3.0 04 3.5 05 3.4 Gross County Product and Employment Missoula County, 1982-2000

1982 Gross County Product Total = $1,421 (Millions of chained $1996) Government 20% Services 35% Trade 14% Transportation & construction 17% Mining & manufacturing 14% Agriculture & agricltural services 1% 1982 Employment Total jobs = 36,900...