The largest employer of a Montana mountain town is shutting down, blaming housing shortages and rising cost of living

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 19:44

The Swan Mountain range forms the western border of the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Northern Montana. — The Swan Mountain range, which abuts Seeley Lake, forms the western border of the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Northern Montana.
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The largest employer in Seeley Lake, Montana, is closing in part due to costs and housing issues.
An influx of people to smaller towns has driven up costs and fueled housing shortages in Montana.
Communities throughout the West are facing similar issues, with some locals being priced out.

The town of Seeley Lake in Western Montana is losing its largest employer, with the company citing a lack of housing and an unprecedented rise in costs making it too difficult to operate.