The Town FilesFairfield, Montana
Town in Teton County · population 759 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $217,400
- Household income
- $69,265
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 31.8
Fairfield is a town of 759 people in Teton County, Montana. The median home is worth $217,400, below the typical Montana town ($249,800). It ranks better for families than 97% of Montana towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of Montana towns, better for cycling than 88% of Montana towns.
How Fairfield 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 Fairfield is worth $217,400, below the typical Montana town ($249,800). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $69,265, which is more affordable than 77% of Montana towns. Median rent is $674 a month. 66.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fairfield | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $217,400 | $249,800 |
| Median rent | $674 | $893 |
| Median household income | $69,265 | $63,249 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 4.2× |
| Homeownership | 66.0% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fairfield
| People | Fairfield | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.5% | 19.6% |
| Under 18 | 29.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.4% | 25.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 10.9% |
| Veterans | 1.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 17.3% | 8.5% |
| Average commute | 19.6 min | 19.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.9% | 86.6% |
Weather in Fairfield
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 16.5°F. About 12.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.9 inches of snow (typical Montana town: 44.0 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairfield since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Montana town. The strongest, unrated, struck on July 2, 1964 about 1.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 2, 1964.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 28, 1978.
Severe weather in Teton County since 1996
Teton County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Straight-Line Winds | DR-4902: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| July 18, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4801: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4508: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3476: Covid-19 |
| September 12, 2017 | Fire | FM-5212: Strawberry Fire |
Jobs and pay in Teton County
Teton County had 1,784 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,842 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Fairfield itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Fairfield
6 public schools with 415 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Elementary School | PK-6 | 168 | 15.3 |
| Fairfield High School | 9-12 | 116 | 10.5 |
| Greenfield School | PK-6 | 62 | 12.4 |
| Fairfield 7-8 | 7-8 | 40 | 10.0 |
| Greenfield 7-8 | 7-8 | 22 | 22.0 |
| Golden Ridge School | PK-8 | 7 | 1.8 |
Towns near Fairfield
- Choteau, MT16.5 mi · 1,721 people · home $206,000
- Vaughn, MT20.1 mi · 737 people · home $175,300
- Sun Prairie, MT23.6 mi · 1,615 people · home $164,100
- Ulm, MT25.2 mi · 723 people · home $369,400
- Cascade, MT26.7 mi · 600 people · home $247,600
Fairfield questions
Is Fairfield, Montana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fairfield scores better for retirees than 50% of Montana towns and quieter than 44%. 11.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.8).
How much does a house cost in Fairfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Fairfield is valued at $217,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,265, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $674 a month.
What is the weather like in Fairfield?
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 16.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 12.4 inches of precipitation a year and 45.9 inches of snow.
Does Fairfield get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events). 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)