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Fort Benton, MT


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Fort Benton, Montana

Fort Benton, Montana is 36 miles NE of Great Falls, Montana (center to center) and 542 miles E of Seattle, Washington. It is in Chouteau county. The population of the city is 1,594.

The People and Families of Fort Benton

In Fort Benton, about 58% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Fort Benton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fort Benton had a median family income of $32,072.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Fort Benton.

Fort Benton Housing

Of the housing in Fort Benton, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Fort Benton, 84% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Fort Benton features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

Of Note

High Points

Fort Benton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyFort Benton Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Fort Benton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Fort Benton, MT

Comparing Fort Benton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men55
Racial Diversity33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married69
Average Household Size48

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times105
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
People Living Alone83
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals52
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime34
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