Fortine, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
378 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,427 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
48 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$270,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$967 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
2
Montana
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
3
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 16 25
Feb 2 9 29
Mar 1 5 36
Apr 1 1 45
May 2 0 53
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 2 1 44
Nov 3 9 33
Dec 2 20 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Schools

Fortine School
<1 miles, W 2.8 star
Fortine 7-8
<1 miles, W 3.2 star
Trego School
5 miles, S 3.2 star
Eureka Middle School 5-8
11 miles, N 2.3 star

Colleges

Flathead Valley Community College
45 miles, S 1.4 star
Blackfeet Community College
87 miles, SE 1 star
Salish Kootenai College
88 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

North Valley Hospital
37 miles, S 4.1 star
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center
40 miles, W 3.2 star
The Healthcenter
46 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Missoula International Airport
133 miles, S 1.4 star
Spokane International Airport
146 miles, W 1.9 star
Great Falls International Airport
185 miles, SE 1 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
193 miles, SW 1 star