Fortine is a small town of 432 in Montana, with a median household income of $63,676
.
Strengths:
Fortine stands out for solid school ratings (A).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fortine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fortine city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Fortine metro area.
Metric
Fortine, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$255,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,676
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fortine's violent crime rate is 150.2 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
150.2 /100k
Property Crime
345.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fortine is served primarily by Fortine Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fortine, MT
National Avg
School District
Fortine Elem
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fortine sees average highs of 30.0°F in January
and 83.9°F in July,
with 15.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.9 inches of snow per year.
Fortine has a median home value of $255,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $63,676.
Fortine's violent crime rate is 150.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 345.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fortine are operated by Fortine Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1. 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fortine, MT has a population of 432, a median household income of $63,676, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fortine averages 30.0°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.1 inches
with about 40.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fortine, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59918.
The population of Fortine, Montana is 432 with a median age of 32.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fortine: median home $255,600, median household income $63,676, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fortine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.