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Forsyth, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Rosebud County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,682
Population
1,463/sq mi density
$58,375
Median Income
$25,177 per capita
$185,100
Home Value
$208,690 Zillow
$743
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,375 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$185,100 home value, $743/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Forsyth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. The area receives 34.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,522 ft (769 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2679°N, 106.6726°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rosebud County County |
| Nearest Airport | Billings Logan International (BIL) 95 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 1.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.99 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in |
Forsyth has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (0.4").