Fort Benton
City in Chouteau County, Montana
Fort Benton is a city in Chouteau County, Montana, with 1,449 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,621 ft (799 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Loma, 11.5 miles NE.
- 1,449residents (2020 Census)
- 2,621 ftelevation · 799 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 621 / sq mipopulation density
- 59442ZIP code
About Fort Benton
Fort Benton is a city in and the county seat of Chouteau County, Montana, United States. Established in 1846, Fort Benton is the oldest continuously occupied settlement in Montana. Fort Benton was the most upstream navigable port on the Mississippi River System, and is considered "the world’s innermost port".
The city's waterfront area, the most important aspect of its 19th century growth, was designated the Fort Benton Historic District, a National Historic Landmark, in 1961.
The population was 1,449 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Fort Benton
- Median household income
- $67,188
- Median home value
- $247,600
- Median rent
- $736/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Fort Benton had 1,449 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,449 |
|---|---|
| Density | 621 per sq mi (240 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Benton at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Chouteau County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,449 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.34 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,621 ft (799 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.8288° N, 110.6561° W |
| ZIP code | 59442 |
| Official website | fortbenton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3028000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Benton
- Loma11.5 mi NE
- Carter13.3 mi W
- Highwood16.7 mi S
- Floweree18.6 mi SW
- Sunnybrook Colony22.9 mi N
- Twin Hills Colony23.1 mi NW
- Geraldine23.9 mi SE
- Riverview Colony30.0 mi NW
- Square Butte30.4 mi SE
- Belt33.0 mi S
- Malmstrom AFB33.1 mi SW
- Big Sandy34.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Benton
What county is Fort Benton in?
Fort Benton is in Chouteau County, Montana.
What is the population of Fort Benton, MT?
1,449 people lived in Fort Benton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Benton, MT?
The ZIP code of Fort Benton is 59442.
What is the elevation of Fort Benton?
2,621 feet (799 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Benton?
Loma (11.5 mi), Carter (13.3 mi), Highwood (16.7 mi), Floweree (18.6 mi), Sunnybrook Colony (22.9 mi).
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