Fort Shaw, MT

Fort Shaw, MT

At a Glance

How Fort Shaw Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Shaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Fort Shaw a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Fort Shaw residents earn a median household income of $77,941 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,002. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,200 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Shaw is $198,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $444,509. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Fort Shaw reports 272 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,304/100K.

Education

21.7% of adults in Fort Shaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Shaw has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

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