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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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$201,900
28% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$745/mo
36% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.8%
17% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
709
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$201,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$275,995
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.8%
Owner-Occupied
23.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$988/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,076/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,336/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,789/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,113/mo
Census median rent:
$745/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
76.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $201,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $275,995 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $745 |
| FMR Studio | $988 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,076 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,336 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,789 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,113 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 76.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 709 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 30.4% |