A side-by-side comparison to help you decide which Montana community is right for you.
| Overview | Fromberg | Bridger |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 392 | 719 |
| Elevation | 3,524 ft | 3,671 ft |
| County | Carbon County | Carbon County |
| Region | Central Montana | Central Montana |
| Climate | ||
| January Avg High | 40°F | 38°F |
| January Avg Low | 24°F | 23°F |
| July Avg High | 88°F | 87°F |
| July Avg Low | 61°F | 60°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.5" | 15.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.7" | 16.0" |
| Housing & Cost of Living (ACS 2019–2023) | ||
| Typical Home Value | $371,267 | $363,621 |
| Median Rent | $873/mo | — |
| Median Household Income | $59,028 | $136,154 |
| Access & Education | ||
| Nearest Airport | Billings (40 mi) | Billings (48 mi) |
| Zip Code | 59029 | 59014 |
| School District | Fromberg Public Schools | Bridger K-12 Schools |
| Enrollment | ~80 | ~200 |
Outdoor Recreation & Attractions (within 50 mi)
Fromberg: 358 sites | Bridger: 355 sites
| Category | Fromberg | Bridger |
|---|---|---|
| ⛺ Campground | 21 | 21 |
| 🐟 Fishing Access | 25 | 25 |
| ⛳ Golf | 6 | 6 |
| 📜 Historic Site | 5 | 5 |
| 🏞️ Lake | 243 | 243 |
| 🏛️ Museum | 12 | 11 |
| 🌲 National Forest | 1 | 1 |
| 🏔️ National Park | 1 | 1 |
| 🏞️ National Rec Area | 1 | 1 |
| 🎣 River | 3 | 3 |
| 🛣️ Scenic Drive | 1 | 1 |
| ⛷️ Ski Area | 1 | 1 |
| 🌳 State Park | 3 | 3 |
| 🥾 Trailhead | 12 | 12 |
| 👀 Viewpoint | 6 | 6 |
| 💧 Waterfall | 4 | 4 |
| 🏕️ Wilderness | 1 | 1 |
| 🦅 Wildlife Refuge | 12 | 10 |
Top Highlights
⛺
Campground0 mi
🏛️
Museum0 mi
🐟
Fishing Access7 mi
🌳
State Park17 mi
📜
Historic Site17 mi
⛳
Golf20 mi
🏞️
Lake20 mi
🎣
River23 mi
Top Highlights
🐟
Fishing Access1 mi
⛺
Campground7 mi
🏛️
Museum7 mi
🥾
Trailhead19 mi
🦅
Wildlife Refuge21 mi
🌳
State Park22 mi
⛷️
Ski Area22 mi
📜
Historic Site23 mi