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Three Forks, MT
City in Gallatin County, Montana.
Population
1,919
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,334
ZIP codes
0
Three Forks and its ZIP codes
Three Forks at a glance
- Three Forks is about 174 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 59th among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $79,784, 10% above the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $395,800 (5% above Montana) and median rent is $1,330 a month.
Local data for Three Forks, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Three Forks, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,784
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$395,800
Median rent
$1,330/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (707), Irish Americans (492), Italian Americans (82).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gallatin County. PPP loans are for Three Forks.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,519
74,277 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$94,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$836M
FY 2026, $7,031 per person
How people get to work
Three Forks, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Three Forks, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
323
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
13.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Three Forks, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.9%
U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Three Forks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WheatlandCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 74.5 |
| Willow CreekCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.7 |
| LoganCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| ManhattanTown | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Gallatin River RanchCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.1 |
| AmsterdamCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Ponderosa PinesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 39.6 |
| ChurchillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| CardwellCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| BelgradeCity | 19 mi | 4.9 |
| TostonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| PonyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| RadersburgCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| NorrisCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| SpringhillCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Three Forks, MT in?
- Three Forks is in Gallatin County, Montana.
- What is the population of Three Forks, MT?
- About 1,919 people live in Three Forks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Three Forks?
- Nearby places include Wheatland (3.2 mi), Willow Creek (6.1 mi), Logan (6.6 mi), Manhattan (11 mi), Gallatin River Ranch (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023