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MT area data

Fort Benton, MT

Fort Benton, MT.

Population: 1,838 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$300,291
1-year appreciation
+9.4%
3-year appreciation
+25.4%
5-year appreciation
+46.7%
10-year appreciation
+119.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$300,291
House Price Index
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
2

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
avalanche, coldWave, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
23.8 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Geraldine Airport (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+11 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Median annual property tax
$2,345
Households with broadband internet
66.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
815
Average weekly wage
$823
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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