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Absarokee, MT — ZIP 59001

Population: 1,409 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 59001 (Absarokee, MT) is $457,338 — up 10.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $369,450 after a median 42.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$457,338

Median home value

+10.9%

1-year change

42.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$457,338
1-year appreciation
+10.9%
3-year appreciation
+22.2%
5-year appreciation
+43.7%
10-year appreciation
+122.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$457,338
House Price Index (state)
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$369,450
Median list price
$359,450
Median price per sqft
$263
1-year sale-price change
+18.4%
Median days on market
42.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
10
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
3

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$992/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,239/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,547/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,012/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,321/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Absarokee Elem, Absarokee H S
Schools include
Absarokee School, Absarokee 6-8, Absarokee High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Mouat Industries (16.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
19.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
174
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
380

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Garoutte Ranch Airport (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
BEARTOOTH BILLINGS CLINIC, STILLWATER BILLINGS CLINIC
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+67 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
31.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,944
Households with broadband internet
55.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,108
Average weekly wage
$1,596
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Other Services

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 59001State medianUS median
Median home value$457,338$425,267$289,727
Median sale price$369,450$499,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days110 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,944$1,830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 59001?
$457,338.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 59001?
$369,450.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 59001?
Median days on market: 42.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 59001?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,547/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 59001?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is ZIP 59001 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 59001?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 59001?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 59001?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 59001?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 59001 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 59001?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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