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Forsyth, MT
City in Rosebud County, Montana.
Population
1,728
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,501
ZIP codes
0
Forsyth and its ZIP codes
Forsyth at a glance
- Forsyth is about 196 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 63rd most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $39,744 a year, 45% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,400 (45% below Montana) and median rent is $776 a month.
Local data for Forsyth, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Forsyth, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,744
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$208,400
Median rent
$776/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (475), Irish Americans (180), Norwegian Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rosebud County. PPP loans are for Forsyth.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,874
3,616 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,043
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$91.43M
FY 2026, $10,977 per person
How people get to work
Forsyth, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.8%
- Carpooled17.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Forsyth, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
778
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 10°F
16.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forsyth, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Forsyth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RosebudCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| ColstripCity | 26 mi | 4 |
| HyshamTown | 26 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forsyth, MT in?
- Forsyth is in Rosebud County, Montana.
- What is the population of Forsyth, MT?
- About 1,728 people live in Forsyth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forsyth?
- Nearby places include Rosebud (11 mi), Colstrip (26 mi), Hysham (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023