Florence (Salish: čp̓úƛ̓us [3]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Ravalli County, Montana.

[4] He was instrumental in securing a branch of the Northern Pacific Railway in the Bitterroot Valley.

[5] The railway was immensely important in developing the lumber industry and apple production in the 1910s.

The Threemile Wildlife Management Area, about 15 miles (24 km) east, provides a winter range habitat for big game.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.77 square miles (2.0 km2), all land.

The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.12% White, 1.44% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.44% Pacific Islander, and 1.89% from two or more races.

The Florence-Carlton School District educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.