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Fairfield, MT
Town in Teton County, Montana.
Population
759
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,412
ZIP codes
0
Fairfield and its ZIP codes
Fairfield at a glance
- Fairfield is about 314 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,265 a year, 4% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,400 (42% below Montana) and median rent is $674 a month.
Local data for Fairfield, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairfield, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,265
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$217,400
Median rent
$674/mo
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
31.8
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (222), Norwegian Americans (70), Irish Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Teton County. PPP loans are for Fairfield.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,061
1,831 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,585
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$66.08M
FY 2026, $10,614 per person
How people get to work
Fairfield, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled0.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairfield, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
416
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 17°F
12.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairfield, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.3%
U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Fairfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SimmsCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 7.6 |
| Fort ShawCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.7 |
| Sun RiverCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Cascade ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| PowerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| ChoteauCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| New Rockport ColonyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| GilmanCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| VaughnCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| DuttonTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| AugustaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| Fair Haven ColonyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| Milford ColonyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| Sun PrairieCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.3 |
| UlmCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 20.3 |
| Miller ColonyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairfield, MT in?
- Fairfield is in Teton County, Montana.
- What is the population of Fairfield, MT?
- About 759 people live in Fairfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairfield?
- Nearby places include Simms (9 mi), Fort Shaw (11 mi), Sun River (14 mi), Cascade Colony (14 mi), Power (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023