Fort Smith, Montana
Among the top 16% of US places for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 26% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 33% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 26% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 6% of US places
- top 1% for commute time
- top 2% for sales tax
- bottom 1% for walkability
Limited data for Fort Smith — the figures below are what we have. See Big Horn County for a fuller picture.
Fort Smith is a small community in Montana with about 115 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and F for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, sales tax, and air quality. It rates lower on park & nature access and walkability.
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 1.9 in0.8 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$49k27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 26% of US places
Home Value$110k29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Owner Costs$69better than 78% of US places
Income Tax5.90%better than 33% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden5.90%better than 90% of US places
Unemployment0.0%better than 89% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)23°F17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation16.7 in10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall43.9 inbetter than 18% of US places
Sunny Days232 daysbetter than 48% of US places
Summer Humidity48°Fbetter than 93% of US places
Comfortable Days46 daysbetter than 8% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk80.8better than 25% of US places
Air Quality22 AQIbetter than 96% of US places
School Quality64.7better than 59% of US places
Violent Crime1868/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Property Crime1683/100kbetter than 26% of US places
Community
Population11512th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age56.789th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3670th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.5694th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)76.5%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)23.5%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.0%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time4 minbetter than 100% of US places
Walkability2.8/20better than 0% of US places
Airport Distance373 mibetter than 1% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.3%better than 47% of US places
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 6% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 0% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fort Smith an affordable place to live?
- Fort Smith is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 26% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Fort Smith?
- The median home value in Fort Smith is $110k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Fort Smith?
- Median household income in Fort Smith is $49k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Fort Smith safe?
- Fort Smith is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1868/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 1683/100k.
- What is the weather like in Fort Smith?
- Fort Smith averages 73°F in July and 23°F in January, with 16.7 in of annual precipitation and about 232 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Fort Smith?
- Public-school quality in Fort Smith is about average, scoring better than 59% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Fort Smith?
- The average one-way commute in Fort Smith is 4 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)