Fort Belknap Agency, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Blaine County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,434 Population 32/sq mi density
$73,000 Home Value $160,056 Zillow
$344 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Belknap Agency, MT

At a Glance

Home Value
$73,000
74% below
Zillow: $160,056
Median Rent
$344/mo
70% below
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
87.2% high school+
Obesity Rate
50.9%
59% above
36.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Fort Belknap Agency Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Belknap Agency's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
26%
Rent
30%
Poverty
220%
Bachelor's
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Belknap Agency a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Belknap Agency is $73,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,056. Median rent is $344/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

11.3% of adults in Fort Belknap Agency hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Belknap Agency has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,434
Median Age24.4 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$21,191
Unemployment
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$227M
Avg Weekly Wage$904

Housing

Home Value$73,000
Rent$344
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$160,056
Housing Units461
Rent Burden19.7%

Health

Obesity50.9%
Diabetes20.5%
Smoking36.3%
Heart Disease9.9%
Premature Death18,542/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain13.5 in/yr
Elevation2,552 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 45%
Commute9 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Belknap Agency was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (141 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.