Fort Peck, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
219 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$272,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$663 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$617 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Valley County
3
Montana
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Valley County
1
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 16
Feb 0 4 21
Mar 0 4 33
Apr 1 3 46
May 2 1 56
Jun 3 0 65
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 1 0 71
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 2 46
Nov 0 4 31
Dec 0 8 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 16, MT State House District 31, MT
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Schools

Nashua High School
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Nashua School
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Nashua 7-8
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Glasgow Middle School
15 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Fort Peck Community College
59 miles, E • 1 star
Dawson Community College
103 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Aaniiih Nakoda College
111 miles, NW • 1 star
Miles Community College
114 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital
15 miles, N • 4.1 star
Trinity Hospital
38 miles, E
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Airports

Billings Logan International Airport
181 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Great Falls International Airport
231 miles, W • 1 star
Minot International Airport
239 miles, E • 1 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
256 miles, S • 1 star
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