The Town FilesEnnis, Montana
Town in Madison County · population 917 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $402,500
- Household income
- $69,650
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 50.5
Ennis is a town of 917 people in Madison County, Montana. The median home is worth $402,500, above the typical Montana town ($249,800). It ranks better for cycling than 91% of Montana towns, quieter than 90% of Montana towns, better for a vacation home than 89% of Montana towns.
How Ennis ranks
Percentile among Montana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Montana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ennis is worth $402,500, above the typical Montana town ($249,800). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $69,650, which is more affordable than 30% of Montana towns. Median rent is $854 a month. 64.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ennis | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $402,500 | $249,800 |
| Median rent | $854 | $893 |
| Median household income | $69,650 | $63,249 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 4.2× |
| Homeownership | 64.1% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.4% | — |
Who lives in Ennis
| People | Ennis | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.1% | 19.6% |
| Under 18 | 14.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 25.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 10.9% |
| Veterans | 12.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 8.5% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 19.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.9% | 86.6% |
Weather in Ennis
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 15.1°F. About 12.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.7 inches of snow (typical Montana town: 44.0 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 186 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ennis since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Montana town. The strongest, an F0, struck on June 29, 1999 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 29, 1999.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on August 18, 2007.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4508: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3476: Covid-19 |
| June 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1996: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3253: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| August 30, 2000 | Fire | DR-1340: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Madison County
Madison County had 2,993 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,421 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Ennis itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Ennis
3 public schools with 436 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis School | PK-6 | 243 | 14.3 |
| Ennis High School | 9-12 | 120 | 10.0 |
| Ennis 7-8 | 7-8 | 73 | 14.6 |
Towns near Ennis
- Big Sky, MT20.4 mi · 3,591 people · home $1,137,900
- Sheridan, MT23.8 mi · 694 people · home $318,400
Ennis questions
Is Ennis, Montana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ennis scores better for retirees than 77% of Montana towns and quieter than 90%. 30.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.5).
How much does a house cost in Ennis?
The median owner-occupied home in Ennis is valued at $402,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,650, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $854 a month.
What is the weather like in Ennis?
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 12.9 inches of precipitation a year and 44.7 inches of snow.
Does Ennis get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ennis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on June 29, 1999. The typical Montana town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)