Local area information for Fort Benton, MT 59442

Tour the area

Schedule a
tour with a
personal guide

Fort Benton, MT 59442

This community’s employment is highest in the agriculture and administrative support industries. The area’s overall household expenses are above the national average.

84° July
Hottest Average Month
8° January
Coldest Average Month
933 Total Households in Area
0.5% Increase in population since the year 2010
35.4%
of households
have children
19 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Demographic facts
for Fort Benton, MT 59442

Fort Benton, MT 59442 has a population of 1,953 people in 933 households with a median age of 43.2 years old.

0.5%
Increase in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending up
879
Total households as of 2010
4.7%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 43.2 years old. The smallest percentage group is 55-64 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 93%
Hispanic 2%
Native American <1%
Other <1%
Asian <1%
Black <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 93%, followed by Hispanic at 2%, Native American at <1%, and Other at <1%.

Economics
for Fort Benton, MT 59442

2 /sq mi
Population Density
$64,221 /yr
Median Household Income
$0
Median Sales Price
19 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 21.72% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 82%
  • Walk or Bike 12%
  • Work from Home 7%
  • Public Transit 0%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 721 64%
Rented 212 19%
Vacant 191 17%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 68%
Blue Collar 32%

Family & Education Facts
for Fort Benton, MT 59442

43.2 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.1
persons per
household

59.3%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 37%
Bachelors Degree 24%
Some College 20%
Graduate Degree 10%
Associates Degree 7%
Some High School 3%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 37.29% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
35.4% of households have children

Weather
for Fort Benton, MT 59442

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 84° F in July to a low of 8° F in January

84° July
Hottest Average Month
8° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
8°
31°
Feb
13°
37°
Mar
20°
45°
Apr
30°
57°
May
39°
67°
Jun
47°
75°
Jul
52°
84°
Aug
50°
83°
Sep
41°
72°
Oct
32°
61°
Nov
20°
44°
Dec
12°
35°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

Tour the area

Schedule a
tour with a
personal guide

There's more to learn about Fort Benton, MT 59442!
Explore more local area information