Ravalli County has a population of 35,000 and growing. The altitude is 3700 feet with an average annual mean temperature of 46 degrees (59 degress high average and 33 degress low average) and rainfall averages between 12 to 15 inches. There are 14 public schools and 3 private schools. Industries in the valley are timber related, agricultural, medical research and small manufacturers. The Bitterroot Valley is the home of 30 doctors, 10 dentists and 3 long-term facilities.