Fishtail is a small town of 108 in Montana, with a median household income of $120,341
and a 8.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fishtail stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fishtail is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fishtail city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.6
Fishtail's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fishtail costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fishtail, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$336,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$120,341
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Fishtail's violent crime rate is 331.9 per 100,000 residents
— 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
331.9 /100k
Property Crime
777.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fishtail is served primarily by Fishtail Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fishtail, MT
National Avg
School District
Fishtail Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
54.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fishtail sees average highs of 39.6°F in January
and 82.5°F in July,
with 18.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 72.2 inches of snow per year.
Fishtail's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fishtail roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $336,800 and median rent is N/A/month.
Fishtail's violent crime rate is 331.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 777.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fishtail are operated by Fishtail Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 54.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fishtail, MT has a population of 108, a median household income of $120,341, and an unemployment rate of 8.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fishtail averages 39.6°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.5 inches
with about 72.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fishtail, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59028.
The population of Fishtail, Montana is 108 with a median age of 68.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fishtail: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $336,800, median household income $120,341, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fishtail side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.