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Forsyth, MT

Founded 1876Rosebud CountyElev. 769 m
Population
1,682
Median home
$185,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Forsyth

With about 1,682 residents, Forsyth is one of Montana's notable places. Forsyth was founded in 1876 and sits in Rosebud County. The median age is 34.9 and the median household income is $58,375. Homes carry a median value of $185,100, and about 69% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80.7%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,682
Median age
34.9
Median household income
$58,375
Per-capita income
$25,177
Poverty rate
10.1%
High-school grad or higher
90.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
Unemployment
2.4%
Avg. commute
19.4 min
Work from home
7.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80.7%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Asian2.5%
Workforce by occupation
Service29.6%
Management, business, science & arts27.1%
Production, transportation & material moving19.6%
Sales & office16.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$185,100
Median gross rent
$743/mo
Owner-occupied
68.7%
Median year built
1955
Households
689
Avg. household size
2.35

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Forsyth has 3 public schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading4%
Math24%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Forsyth High SchoolHighGrades 912
Forsyth 7-8MiddleGrades 78
Forsyth Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -16

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Forsyth vs Montana and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Forsyth.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Rosebud County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Forsyth is in Rosebud County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Forsyth was founded in 1876 and sits in Rosebud County. Elevation ~769 m.

Map of Forsyth
Forsyth, MT
Where Forsyth is
BillingsMissoulaGreat FallsBozemanButte-Silver BowHelenaForsyth
Historic places

12 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Rosebud County CourthouseRosebud County Deaconess HospitalCold Springs Ranch HouseAnderson, Herman and Hannah, HouseBlue Front Rooming HouseBrotherhood of Locomotive Engineers HallForsyth Water Pumping StationMarcyes, Claude O., House
Notable people from Forsyth
Geraldine CusterSamuel Russell Barr
People searches in Forsyth
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Nearby cities
Colstrip (26 mi)Miles (41 mi)Hardin (58 mi)Roundup (90 mi)Billings (96 mi)Laurel (109 mi)

Common questions

Forsyth — frequently asked

What is the population of Forsyth, Montana?
Forsyth has a population of about 1,682, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Forsyth?
The median home value in Forsyth is $185,100, and the median gross rent is $743/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Forsyth face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Rosebud County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, wildfire, winter weather.
How many schools are in Forsyth?
Forsyth has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Forsyth?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Forsyth. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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