At a Glance
Median Income
$80,394
$35,314 per capita
Home Value
$382,400
Zillow: $557,136
Median Rent
$1,263/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
13.1% smoking rate
How Three Forks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Three Forks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Three Forks a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Three Forks residents earn a median household income of $80,394 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,314. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,787 business establishments, including 515 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Three Forks is $382,400 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $557,136. Median rent is $1,263/month, with 27.3% 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 1989.
Education
21.3% of adults in Three Forks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Three Forks has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,034
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,413/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,394
Per Capita$35,314
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$11,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273
Housing
B+
Home Value$382,400
Rent$1,263
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$557,136
Housing Units808
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain13.0 in/yr
Elevation4,076 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Three Forks was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 515 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.