At a Glance
Median Income
$64,427
$30,983 per capita
Home Value
$270,000
Zillow: $536,306
Violent Crime
180/100K
630/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Fortine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fortine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fortine a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fortine residents earn a median household income of $64,427 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,983. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,994 business establishments, including 450 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fortine is $270,000 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $536,306. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Fortine reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 630/100K.
Education
28.1% of adults in Fortine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fortine has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population378
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,427
Per Capita$30,983
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$7,210M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
Housing
A
Home Value$270,000
Rent
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$536,306
Housing Units194
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent180/100K
Property630/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain15.1 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,126 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute50 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fortine was built in 1989.
30.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 450 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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