Forsyth, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Rosebud County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,682 Population 1,463/sq mi density
$58,375 Median Income $25,177 per capita
$185,100 Home Value $233,709 Zillow
$743 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,375 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$185,100 home value, $743/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Forsyth, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,375
22% below
$25,177 per capita
Home Value
$185,100
34% below
Zillow: $233,709
Median Rent
$743/mo
36% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Forsyth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
66%
Rent
64%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forsyth a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Forsyth residents earn a median household income of $58,375 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,177. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 263 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forsyth is $185,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,709. Median rent is $743/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

16.8% of adults in Forsyth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Forsyth has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,682
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,463/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans16.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,375
Per Capita$25,177
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$1,078M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,100
Rent$743
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$233,709
Housing Units780
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death24,380/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain16.0 in/yr
Elevation2,522 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Forsyth was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (95 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.