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Fort Benton, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Chouteau County County
Fort Benton, MT
At a Glance
How Fort Benton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Benton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fort Benton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fort Benton residents earn a median household income of $67,171 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,994. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 229 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Benton is $201,900 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,995. Median rent is $745/month, with 30.4% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Fort Benton reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,556/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.1% of adults in Fort Benton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Benton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.