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Fort Peck, MT

Montana

Fort Peck is a small town in Montana with a population of 219. Residents earn $88,333 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
219 Population 246/sq mi density
$88,333 Median Income $51,046 per capita
$272,400 Home Value $336,992 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$272,400 home value
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,333
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $272,400
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.4%
20% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.7%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Fort Peck Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population219
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density246/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans19.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,333
Per Capita$51,046
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$394M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$272,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$336,992
Housing Units128
Rent Burden24.3%

Health

Obesity31.7%
Uninsured8.3%
Smoking12.7%
Depression24.9%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI26 (Good)
Rain13.6 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation2,203 ft (671 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.0%
Libraries2

Is Fort Peck a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fort Peck receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Fort Peck stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fort Peck is $88,333, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fort Peck is $272,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Fort Peck experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 274 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Fort Peck has a population of 219 with a density of 246 people per square mile. The median age is 51.7 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.3%), with 5% Hispanic.

Population

219
Total Population
246
People / sq mi
51.7yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.3%
Female 39.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Peck vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fort Peck vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fort Peck is $88,333, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Fort Peck vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,333
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,046
Avg Weekly Wage$955
IRS Avg AGI$65,015

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)354
County GDP$394M

Business (County)

Restaurants35
Healthcare32
Retail49
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,513
0% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone79.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Fort Peck is $272,400, 3% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $336,992.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$272,400
3% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$336,992

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$988
1 Bedroom$1,076
2 Bedrooms$1,336
3 Bedrooms$1,789
4 Bedrooms$2,113

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.8%
Housing Units128
Median Year Built1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,513
0% below US avg
Effective Rate1.29%
In Fort Peck, 31.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.3% of residents lack health insurance. 12.7% are current smokers. 24.9% report depression. 19.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fort Peck vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.7%
1% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma11.2%
COPD5.4%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.7%
9% below US avg
Binge Drinking23.2%
Physical Inactivity19.4%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress12.6%
Short Sleep34.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured8.3%
3% below US avg
Checkup Rate69.5%
Dental Visits64.2%
Premature Death10,375/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access59.3%
Healthcare Facilities32
Fort Peck has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.6 inches. The area enjoys 274 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.6 inches
64% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,203 ft (671 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density246/sq mi
Coordinates48.0071°N, 106.4552°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
County FIPS30105
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.1-point margin. 96.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74%
D 22.9%

Winner: Republican by 51.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.4%
20% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+11.3%
School Test Score5.68
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density246/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities32
Restaurants35
Retail Stores49

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone79.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.2%

Nearby Cities

Glasgow, MT 3,194 pop · 15.6 mi Wolf Point, MT 2,604 pop · 38.1 mi Malta, MT 1,902 pop · 69.5 mi
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