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Fort Benton, MT
City in Chouteau County, Montana.
Population
1,474
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
643
ZIP codes
0
Fort Benton and its ZIP codes
Fort Benton at a glance
- Fort Benton is about 84 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 75th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $67,188 a year, 7% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $247,600 (34% below Montana) and median rent is $736 a month.
Local data for Fort Benton, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fort Benton, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,188
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$247,600
Median rent
$736/mo
Homeownership
79.6%
Bachelor's or higher
30.2%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
13.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (164), Norwegian Americans (140), Irish Americans (121).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chouteau County. PPP loans are for Fort Benton.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,267
1,230 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,888
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.8M
FY 2026, $13,544 per person
How people get to work
Fort Benton, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.1%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 13.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fort Benton, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
447
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
13.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fort Benton, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Fort Benton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LomaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| CarterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| HighwoodCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.2 |
| FlowereeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Sunnybrook ColonyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Twin Hills ColonyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| GeraldineTown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fort Benton, MT in?
- Fort Benton is in Chouteau County, Montana.
- What is the population of Fort Benton, MT?
- About 1,474 people live in Fort Benton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fort Benton?
- Nearby places include Loma (12 mi), Carter (14 mi), Highwood (17 mi), Floweree (19 mi), Sunnybrook Colony (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023