Three Forks, MT

Three Forks, Montana

Three Forks, Montana is 111 miles S of Great Falls, Montana (center to center) and 524 miles E of Seattle, Washington. It is in Gallatin county. The population of the city is 1,728.

The People and Families of Three Forks

In Three Forks, about 66% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Three Forks.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Three Forks had a median family income of $39,938. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Three Forks. There aren't a lot of poor people in the city.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Three Forks.

Three Forks Housing

Of the housing in Three Forks, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Three Forks, 83% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

Three Forks strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Three Forks, MT

Comparing Three Forks to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Three Forks Almanac

Three Forks Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Three Forks Public Libraries

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Three Forks Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Three Forks residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Three Forks, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Three Forks High Schools (2004)

THREE FORKS HIGH SCHOOL
210 EAST NEAL
406-285-3503
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 174 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Three Forks Colleges

(List of All Montana Colleges)

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