Fort Benton, MT
Living in Fort Benton
Bikeability57
Walkability80
Commute87
Public Transit37
Affordability92
Public Safety93
Airports6
Hospitals59
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation+45 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age-7 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$1.4k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government18%
Private sector59%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office18%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked9%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$155kMedian Home Value+$43k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$486Median Monthly Rent+$117 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
Utility gas80%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fort Benton
United States45
Montana38
Chouteau County5
Property Crime in Fort Benton
United States48
Montana48
Chouteau County4
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 0 | 7 |
| Feb | 27 | 0 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 1 | 5 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 2 |
| Jun | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 46 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 33 | 0 | 6 |
| Dec | 23 | 0 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Benton
Inland Flooding23
Tornado9
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Benton, MT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Benton, MT
Treasure State Academy
35 miles, SW
Holy Spirit Catholic School
36 miles, SW
Foothills Community Christian High School
36 miles, SW
Wee Disciples Lutheran School and Childcare
37 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Benton, MT
University of Providence
37 miles, SW
Montana State University-Northern
66 miles, NE
Carroll College
107 miles, SW
Montana State University
151 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Benton, MT
Missouri River Medical Center
1 miles, SW
Big Sandy Medical Center
35 miles, NE
Great Falls Clinic Hospital
37 miles, SW
Benefis Hospitals Inc
37 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Fort Benton, MT
Great Falls International Airport
41 miles, SW
Helena Regional Airport
105 miles, SW
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
144 miles, S
Bert Mooney Airport
156 miles, SW