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Fromberg, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Yellowstone County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
452 Population 1,027/sq mi density
$59,028 Median Income $29,404 per capita
$176,400 Home Value $388,451 Zillow
$873 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$59,028 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,400 home value, $873/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fromberg, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,028
21% below
$29,404 per capita
Home Value
$176,400
37% below
Zillow: $388,451
Median Rent
$873/mo
25% below
42.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
682/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
219% above
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
311 sunny days/yr

How Fromberg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
63%
Rent
75%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
319%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fromberg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fromberg residents earn a median household income of $59,028 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,404. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,794 business establishments, including 481 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fromberg is $176,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,451. Median rent is $873/month, with 42.5% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Fromberg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 682/100K.

Education

20.1% of adults in Fromberg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fromberg has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population452
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,028
Per Capita$29,404
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$14,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,400
Rent$873
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$388,451
Housing Units219
Rent Burden42.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property682/100K

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,698/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain11.5 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,527 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute29 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Fromberg was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 481 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.