Fort Smith, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
105 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
39.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,292 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
5 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$129,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$564 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$555 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Big Horn County
5
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

Big Horn County
5
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 25
Feb 1 8 28
Mar 1 12 36
Apr 2 11 44
May 3 4 53
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 1 0 69
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 1 58
Oct 2 6 46
Nov 1 8 34
Dec 1 9 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 21, MT State House District 42, MT
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Schools

Fort Smith School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Lodge Grass 7-8
27 miles, E • 1 star
Lodge Grass High School
27 miles, E • 3.7 star
Lodge Grass School
27 miles, E • 1 star
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Colleges

Little Big Horn College
30 miles, E • 1 star
Montana State University Billings
44 miles, N • 1.9 star
Rocky Mountain College
45 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

North Big Horn Hospital District
41 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Billings Clinic
43 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
77 miles, SW • 1 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
135 miles, SE • 1 star
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