Fromberg is a small town of 409 in Montana, with a median household income of $57,614
and a 17.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fromberg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fromberg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fromberg 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
Fromberg's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fromberg costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fromberg, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$142,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,000
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,614
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fromberg's violent crime rate is 83.9 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
83.9 /100k
Property Crime
158.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fromberg is served primarily by Fromberg K-12.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fromberg, MT
National Avg
School District
Fromberg K-12
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fromberg sees average highs of 35.4°F in January
and 87.2°F in July,
with 13.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.3 inches of snow per year.
Fromberg's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fromberg roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $142,600 and median rent is $1,000/month.
Fromberg's violent crime rate is 83.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 158.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fromberg are operated by Fromberg K-12.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.6:1. 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fromberg, MT has a population of 409, a median household income of $57,614, and an unemployment rate of 17.2%.
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.
Fromberg averages 35.4°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.8 inches
with about 30.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fromberg, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59029.
The population of Fromberg, Montana is 409 with a median age of 45.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fromberg: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $142,600, median household income $57,614, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fromberg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
