At a Glance
Median Income
$59,028
$29,404 per capita
Home Value
$176,400
Zillow: $386,364
Median Rent
$873/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
18.5%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
17.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fromberg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 18.5% (414% 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 $386,364. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population452
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$59,028
Per Capita$29,404
Unemployment18.5%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$14,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,400
Rent$873
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$386,364
Housing Units219
Rent Burden42.5%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain11.5 in/yr
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.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
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.