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Fort Benton, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Chouteau County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,470
Population
642/sq mi density
$67,171
Median Income
$29,994 per capita
$201,900
Home Value
$275,995 Zillow
$745
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
135
Violent Crime/100K
1,556 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,171 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,900 home value, $745/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Benton has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 38.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,656 ft (810 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 642/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8290°N, 110.6558°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Chouteau County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
Fort Benton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.6").