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Fort Smith, MT
Census-designated place in Big Horn County, Montana.
Population
78
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
57
ZIP codes
0
Fort Smith and its ZIP codes
Fort Smith at a glance
- Fort Smith is about 7.4 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Fort Smith, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Big Horn County. PPP loans are for Fort Smith.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,360
3,674 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,918
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $13,107 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Fort Smith, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
622
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 20°F
16.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fort Smith, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
23.2%
U.S. 12.8% +10.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Fort Smith
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. XavierCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| Lodge GrassTown | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| Forty Mile ColonyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fort Smith, MT in?
- Fort Smith is in Big Horn County, Montana.
- What is the population of Fort Smith, MT?
- About 78 people live in Fort Smith, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fort Smith?
- Nearby places include St. Xavier (14 mi), Lodge Grass (27 mi), Forty Mile Colony (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023