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Miles City vs Forsyth

Montana Town Comparison

Miles City
The Cow Capital of Montana
Forsyth
The Yellowstone City

A side-by-side comparison to help you decide which Montana community is right for you.

OverviewMiles CityForsyth
Population8,4121,630
Elevation2,365 ft2,526 ft
CountyCuster CountyRosebud County
RegionEastern MontanaEastern Montana
Climate
January Avg High36°F38°F
January Avg Low18°F20°F
July Avg High89°F90°F
July Avg Low64°F65°F
Annual Precipitation14.2"14.8"
Annual Snowfall9.8"11.1"
Housing & Cost of Living (ACS 2019–2023)
Typical Home Value$229,084$208,714
Typical Rent$750/mo$743/mo
Median Household Income$60,732$58,375
Access & Education
Nearest AirportGlendive (85 mi)Billings (114 mi)
Zip Code5930159327
School DistrictMiles City Public SchoolsForsyth Public Schools
Enrollment~1,400~350

Outdoor Recreation & Attractions (within 50 mi)

Miles City: 17 sites | Forsyth: 24 sites

CategoryMiles CityForsyth
Campground21
Golf23
🏞️ Lake66
🏛️ Museum46
🎣 River2
🌳 State Park12
🦅 Wildlife Refuge24
Top Highlights
🏛️
Range Riders Museum
Museum0 mi
Miles City Town and Country Club
Golf1 mi
🌳
Pirogue Island State Park
State Park3 mi
🦅
USDA
Wildlife Refuge5 mi
Strawberry Hill Recreation Area
Campground8 mi
🏞️
Kreger Reservoir
Lake33 mi
🏛️
WaterWorks Art Museum
Museum1 mi
🦅
Terry Badlands Wilderness Study Area
Wildlife Refuge31 mi
Top Highlights
🏛️
Rosebud County Pioneer Museum
Museum0 mi
Forsyth Country Club
Golf3 mi
🦅
Amelia Island Wildlife Management Area
Wildlife Refuge26 mi
🏞️
Castle Rock Lake
Lake26 mi
🌳
Pirogue Island State Park
State Park43 mi
🎣
Tongue River
River48 mi
Strawberry Hill Recreation Area
Campground49 mi
Ponderosa Butte Golf Course
Golf25 mi
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