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Frenchtown, MT
Census-designated place in Missoula County, Montana.
Population
1,927
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
286
ZIP codes
0
Frenchtown and its ZIP codes
Frenchtown at a glance
- Frenchtown is about 37 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 58th among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $94,500, 30% above the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $475,500 (27% above Montana) and median rent is $1,609 a month.
Local data for Frenchtown, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Frenchtown, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,500
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$475,500
Median rent
$1,609/mo
Homeownership
87.5%
Bachelor's or higher
32.2%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (536), German Americans (508), Russian Americans (152).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Missoula County. PPP loans are for Frenchtown.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,053
65,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,223
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$872M
FY 2026, $7,394 per person
How people get to work
Frenchtown, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.9%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Frenchtown, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,485
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
215
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
18.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Frenchtown, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.6%
U.S. 33.3% -5.7 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Frenchtown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HusonCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| WyeCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.9 |
| AlbertonTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| EvaroCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 17.2 |
| ArleeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.5 |
| Orchard HomesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.6 |
| CyrCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| MissoulaCity | 17 mi | 35 |
| RavalliCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| East MissoulaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| LoloCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 9.5 |
| DixonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.6 |
| Old AgencyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Bonner-West RiversideCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| St. IgnatiusTown | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| PiltzvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Frenchtown, MT in?
- Frenchtown is in Missoula County, Montana.
- What is the population of Frenchtown, MT?
- About 1,927 people live in Frenchtown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Frenchtown?
- Nearby places include Huson (3.2 mi), Wye (8.3 mi), Alberton (10 mi), Evaro (12 mi), Arlee (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023