Montana · Metropolitan Area
Fromberg is a small town in Montana with a population of 452. Residents earn $59,028 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fromberg receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Fromberg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fromberg is $59,028, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Fromberg is $176,400, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $873 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Fromberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches, including 30.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,028 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,404 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,206 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,749 |
| Unemployment | 11.5% |
| 219% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,794 |
| County GDP | $14,022M |
| Restaurants | 481 |
| Healthcare | 612 |
| Retail | 691 |
| Manufacturing | 172 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,435 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.51% |
| Commute Time | 29.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $176,400 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $388,451 |
| Median List Price | $199,950 |
| Median List Price | $199,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $257 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $873 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,435 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.51% |
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,698/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 612 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.5 inches |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,527 ft (1,075 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,027/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3935°N, 108.9014°W |
| County FIPS | 30111 |
Winner: Republican by 27.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.1% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,027/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 612 |
| Restaurants | 481 |
| Retail Stores | 691 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 29.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |