Montana
Fort Smith is a small town in Montana with a population of 105. Residents earn $52,292 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fort Smith receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Fort Smith stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Fort Smith is $52,292, 30% below the national average of $75,149. 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 4 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fort Smith is $129,200, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Fort Smith experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches, including 43.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,292 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,880 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,077 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $47,700 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 270 |
| County GDP | $1,286M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,243 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.51% |
| Commute Time | 4.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $129,200 |
| 54% below US avg |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,243 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.51% |
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 21.8% |
| Physical Distress | 16.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.8% |
| Premature Death | 25,709/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.7 inches |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,194 ft (974 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3171°N, 107.9351°W |
| County FIPS | 30003 |
Winner: Republican by 1.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 75.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 4.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |