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Fort Benton 59442

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Montana
$273K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.922
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$273K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,368 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1956
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.58%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.39%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.18%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.24.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,978
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

How Fort Benton 59442 compares

By median home value, Fort Benton 59442 is the 6th most expensive of 6 ZIP codes in Chouteau County, and its typical home is worth more than 37% of all homes in Chouteau County.

Home values in Fort Benton 59442

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$166K$558K
ZIP codes in Chouteau County ranked by median home value
#Chouteau CountyMedian valueHomes
1Highwood 59450$403K242
2Geraldine 59446$353K370
3Big Sandy 59520$330K623
4Loma 59460$318K146
5Carter 59420$274K115
6Fort Benton 59442$273K922

About the Fort Benton 59442 market

How many homes are there in Fort Benton 59442, MT?

Fort Benton 59442, MT contains 922 residential properties, with a median of 1,368 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1956. The median TopHap Estimate is $273K.

How does Fort Benton 59442, MT compare to the rest of Chouteau County?

By median home value, Fort Benton 59442, MT is the 6th most expensive of 6 ZIP codes in Chouteau County. Its typical home is worth more than 37% of all homes in Chouteau County. Carter 59420 ranks just above it. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Fort Benton 59442, MT?

39% of homes in Fort Benton 59442, MT are owner-occupied. 18% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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