Fort Benton, MT

Living in Fort Benton

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Bikeability 57
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Walkability 80
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Commute 87
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 9
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Schools 75
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Residents

1.5k Population +45 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age -7 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$1.4k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year -10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%

Employers

Government18%
Private sector59%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office18%
Service25%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked9%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$155k Median Home Value +$43k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$486 Median Monthly Rent +$117 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
Utility gas80%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fort Benton

United States45
Montana38
Chouteau County5

Property Crime in Fort Benton

United States48
Montana48
Chouteau County4

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (23%)(73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 0 7
Feb 27 0 6
Mar 35 1 8
Apr 45 1 5
May 54 2 2
Jun 62 2 0
Jul 69 1 0
Aug 68 1 0
Sep 57 1 1
Oct 46 1 2
Nov 33 0 6
Dec 23 0 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Benton

Inland Flooding23
Tornado9
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fort Benton, MT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fort Benton, MT

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Treasure State Academy
35 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Fort Benton, MT

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Carroll College
107 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fort Benton, MT

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Benefis Hospitals Inc
37 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Fort Benton, MT

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Helena Regional Airport
105 miles, SW
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Bert Mooney Airport
156 miles, SW