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Fairview, MT
Town in Richland County, Montana.
Population
971
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,212
ZIP codes
0
Fairview and its ZIP codes
Fairview at a glance
- Fairview is about 158 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $86,667 a year, 20% more than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,600 (54% below Montana) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Fairview, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairview, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,667
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$171,600
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
85.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (333), Norwegian Americans (168), Irish Americans (58).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Fairview.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,740
4,996 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,508
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.8M
FY 2026, $7,379 per person
How people get to work
Fairview, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairview, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
708
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 7°F
15.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairview, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Fairview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East Fairview, NDCensus-designated place | 0.6 mi | 0.4 |
| SidneyCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| Trenton, NDCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Alexander, NDCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| BainvilleTown | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| CraneCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| Arnegard, NDCity | 29 mi | 0.3 |
| CulbertsonTown | 29 mi | 1.1 |
| Fox LakeCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairview, MT in?
- Fairview is in Richland County, Montana.
- What is the population of Fairview, MT?
- About 971 people live in Fairview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairview?
- Nearby places include East Fairview, ND (0.6 mi), Sidney (11 mi), Trenton, ND (18 mi), Alexander, ND (19 mi), Bainville (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023