Fort Benton, Montana
Quick Statistics
Fort Benton is a community in Chouteau County, Montana, home to about 1,474 people spread across 2.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $29,592 a year, and a typical home is worth about $247,600. About 36.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 84.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the Montana towns GeoStat tracks, Fort Benton ranks number 75 of 475 in population, number 143 in median household income, number 163 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Fort Benton typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 7°F. The area sees roughly 36 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Loma, MT | 11.5 mi. | 73 |
| 2. | Carter, MT | 13.3 mi. | 60 |
| 3. | Highwood, MT | 16.7 mi. | 205 |
| 4. | Geraldine, MT | 23.9 mi. | 317 |
| 5. | Belt, MT | 33.0 mi. | 559 |
| 6. | Malmstrom AFB, MT | 33.2 mi. | 4,302 |
| 7. | Big Sandy, MT | 34.8 mi. | 784 |
| 8. | Black Eagle, MT | 35.0 mi. | 781 |
What is the population of Fort Benton, Montana?
Fort Benton has a population of about 1,474 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Fort Benton, Montana in?
Fort Benton is located in Chouteau County, Montana.
What is the median home value in Fort Benton, Montana?
The median home value in Fort Benton is about $247,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Fort Benton, Montana?
The median personal income in Fort Benton is about $29,592 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Fort Benton, Montana?
Since 1950, 17 tornadoes have been recorded in Chouteau County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Fort Benton, Montana?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 7 degrees, with around 36 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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