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Fortine, MT

Fortine, MT.

Population: 509 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$500,855
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+33.9%
10-year appreciation
+141.7%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$505,106
House Price Index
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
avalanche, winterWeather, coldWave, landslide, wildfire

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.9 in
Annual snowfall
33.4 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
151
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Glacier National Park (50 mi)
Nearest airport
Crystal Lakes Resort Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) (42 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+387 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Median annual property tax
$1,583
Households with broadband internet
83.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,838
Average weekly wage
$781
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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