DarbyMT
A town of 527. Public schools that outperform most of Montana.
What makes Darby stand out
The 3 things Darby does most differently from other towns.
527 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Darby’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Two Eagle River vs Granite - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/25/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
- Darby vs Powell County - Girls Freshman Volleyball 10/01/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
- Mission vs Troy - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/24/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Darby. Another town gets a different order.
Very high risk, with wildfire at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 98% of U.S. communities.
Darby’s public schools outperform 19% of Montana districts
The public schools Darby’s kids attend trail 81% of Montana’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darby School | PK–6 | 170 | C |
| Darby 7-8 | 7–8 | 48 | C |
| Darby High School | 9–12 | 116 | D |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Darby has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 18°.
Typical low → high °F
A typical Darby home is worth about $569K
The typical Darby home is worth about $569,000, up 2.8% in a year, 21% above the Montana typical home.
Typical home value
13.4% of Darby is conserved land
0.3 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tin Cup Park | — | 1 |
About one in six working residents works right in Darby
Most working residents leave Darby for work: only 18% work in town. The top destinations are Hamilton (22%), Missoula (5%) and Billings (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Where working residents work
Crime reported in Darby
11 crimes were reported in Darby in 2025: 5 property and 6 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Darby is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
How healthy Darby is
Darby beats the Montana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Darby | MT |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.1% | 12.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.1% | 3.5% |
About Darby
Town in Montana, United States
Darby is a town in Ravalli County, Montana, United States. The population was 783 at the 2020 census. Darby is located near the southwestern border of Montana and Idaho, along the Continental Divide. Officially established in 1889, the town was named after James W. Darby who signed the post office application.
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- Population
- 783
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,885 ft
- ZIP code
- 59829
- Area code
- 406