Fishtail, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Stillwater County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
79 Population 136/sq mi density
$361,800 Home Value $576,551 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fishtail, MT

At a Glance

Home Value
$361,800
28% above
Zillow: $576,551
Bachelor's Degree+
61.0%
81% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
25% below
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Fishtail Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fishtail's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
128%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
181%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fishtail a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fishtail is $361,800 , 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $576,551. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

61.0% of adults in Fishtail hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fishtail has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population79
Median Age74.5 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans45.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$51,963
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444

Housing

Home Value$361,800
Rent
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$576,551
Housing Units53
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity24.0%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,534/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain18.5 in/yr
Elevation4,486 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+38.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute15 min
Broadband47.4%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fishtail was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
43.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.