At a Glance
Median Income
$88,333
$51,046 per capita
Home Value
$272,400
Zillow: $382,551
Bachelor's Degree+
40.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
12.7% smoking rate
How Fort Peck Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Peck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Peck a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Peck residents earn a median household income of $88,333 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,046. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 354 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Peck is $272,400 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,551. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
40.4% of adults in Fort Peck hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 13.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population219
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density246/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,333
Per Capita$51,046
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$272,400
Rent
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$382,551
Housing Units128
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,375/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain13.6 in/yr
Elevation2,203 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Peck was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Sidney-Richland Regional (107 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.