CallataGuidesKalispell, MT business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Kalispell, MT micropolitan area.
- Population
- 115,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 5,092CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Kalispell, MT area
The Kalispell, MT micropolitan area covers 1 county in Montana and had 115,000 residents in July 2024, up 9.7% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 358th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 222nd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Flathead County, MT | 114,527 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Kalispell, MT
County Business Patterns counted 5,092 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 45,165 people in mid-March with $2.3 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 8.9 employees per establishment. 64.6% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (1,057), professional, scientific, and technical services (539), and retail trade (491).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 1,057 | 4,903 | $312,885,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 539 | 2,432 | $159,879,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 491 | 7,003 | $277,068,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 471 | 7,090 | $505,752,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 443 | 6,496 | $175,533,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 386 | 1,846 | $73,030,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 377 | 1,184 | $52,387,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 307 | 3,691 | $116,878,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 215 | 1,909 | $175,561,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 193 | 3,143 | $215,284,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 141 | 1,394 | $82,426,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 141 | 951 | $49,500,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 135 | 1,413 | $39,002,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 57 | 137 | $6,710,000 |
| Information (51) | 56 | 428 | $21,040,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 46 | 588 | $11,163,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 15 | 51 | $4,488,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 13 | 321 | $34,329,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 183 (high noise) | $17,861,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Kalispell, MT's businesses compare
Kalispell, MT has 44.5 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 80.9% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 8.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $51,608 (24.5% below the U.S. $68,342). 64.6% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 2.5% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 3,289 | 64.6% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 793 | 15.6% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 557 | 10.9% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 322 | 6.3% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 128 | 2.5% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Kalispell, MT
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 122 have a published Census count in Kalispell, MT. The largest are new single-family housing construction contractors (221), offices of real estate agents and brokers (173), and landscaping services (116). Relative to population, new single-family housing construction contractors are the most over-represented: 193.0 per 100,000 residents against 17.8 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 221 | 602 | 2.7 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 173 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 116 | 331 | 2.9 |
| Full-service restaurants | 113 | 2,351 | 20.8 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 99 | 527 | 5.3 |
| Electrical contractors | 98 | 838 | 8.6 |
| Residential remodelers | 95 | 248 | 2.6 |
| Site preparation contractors | 90 | 248 | 2.8 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 77 | 1,739 | 22.6 |
| Law offices | 70 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 70 | 290 | 4.1 |
| Dental offices | 67 | 542 | 8.1 |
| Hotels and motels | 61 | 1,129 | 18.5 |
| Management consulting firms | 60 | 229 | 3.8 |
| Physician practices | 59 | 576 | 9.8 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 59 | 302 | 5.1 |
| General automotive repair shops | 57 | 228 | 4.0 |
| Residential property managers | 52 | 358 | 6.9 |
| Engineering services firms | 51 | 280 | 5.5 |
| Finish carpentry contractors | 51 | 113 | 2.2 |
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 50 | 214 | 4.3 |
| Child day care services | 47 | 300 | 6.4 |
| Drinking places | 46 | 503 | 10.9 |
| Chiropractic offices | 45 | 149 | 3.3 |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 37 | 147 | 4.0 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Kalispell, MT
The area's named cities and towns have 32 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 406 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | 32 | 100% | Mountain |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 3 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalispell, MT | 31,296 | 406 | 25 |
| Whitefish, MT | 9,256 | 406 | 4 |
| Columbia Falls, MT | 5,713 | 406 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Kalispell, MT business
The comparison below uses 9 users, the rounded average establishment size in Kalispell, MT. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $224.55 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $270.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $179.00 a month for 9 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $179.00 | $2,148.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $171.00 | $2,052.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $207.00 | $2,484.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $224.55 | $2,694.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $243.00 | $2,916.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Kalispell, MT
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Kalispell, MT is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Kalispell, MT?
406, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Kalispell, MT area?
5,092 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Kalispell, MT?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 9-person team that is $179.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $224.55 a month (checked September 28, 2026).