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Three Forks, MT

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Three Forks, MT

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 13
Population2,034
Foreign Born0.0%
Population Density1,414people per mi²
Median Age42.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

119/100

19% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Three Forks, Montana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $20k$38k
Comfortable $61k$90k
Luxury $89k+$139k+
Elite (Top 5%) $105k+$163k+
Affordability Ratio

90%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean94%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
4
Positive
9
Poor
0
Negative
1

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

2 within 20 miles

19mi

Airport

Three Forks Airport 9S5

0.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Belgrade, MT

19.7mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 0.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 3.2 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 45.3 mi
Gun Range4Nearest 3.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$80k+3.5%
7% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$807k
23% above US avg
College Educated
21.3%
39% below US avg
WFH
9.1%
36% below US avg
Homeownership
75.1%
15% above US avg
Median Home
$382k
36% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 57% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
18.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−21.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−14.2%
Homicide
0.03 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.18 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
3.25 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−29.3%
Burglary
1.30 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
11.66 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.34 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+5Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Three Forks, Montana
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.5% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (120% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone5A~-17°F min
Growing Season144 days187 frost-free
Annual Rainfall15.4"
Elevation4,078 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1903 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,414/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 214 mi · coast 531 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$65.8M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T06:51:04.000Z

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