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Fort Peck, MT
Town in Valley County, Montana.
Population
280
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
313
ZIP codes
0
Fort Peck and its ZIP codes
Fort Peck at a glance
- Fort Peck is about 41 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Fort Peck, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Valley County. PPP loans are for Fort Peck.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,397
2,826 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,938
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $21,542 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Fort Peck, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,725
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 8°F
13.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fort Peck, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Fort Peck
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NashuaTown | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| GlasgowCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| FrazerCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| St. MarieCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 22.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fort Peck, MT in?
- Fort Peck is in Valley County, Montana.
- What is the population of Fort Peck, MT?
- About 280 people live in Fort Peck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fort Peck?
- Nearby places include Nashua (9.6 mi), Glasgow (16 mi), Frazer (19 mi), St. Marie (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023