Fort Benton, Montana
Fort Benton: city in Montana, USA
About
Fort Benton is a city located in the county of Chouteau in the U.S. state of Montana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,464 and a population density of 246 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,442 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fort Benton
| Population | 1,442 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Montana (United States) |
| County | Chouteau County |
| Postal code | 59442 |
| Phone Area Codes | 406 |
| Area | 5.94 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.8183,-110.6674 |
| Altitude | 2,621 feet / 799 meters |
| Capital city | Fort Benton is capital of Chouteau County |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:58:22 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 243 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.53% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 22℉ Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Fort Benton is located at 47°49'6"N 110°40'3"W (47.8183000, -110.6674400).
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Weather
A slight chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Fort Benton decreased by 1.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,464 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,461 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,495 | 2.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,478 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,493 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,461 | -2.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,459 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,444 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,443 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,432 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,442 | 0.69% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Fort Benton
1Fort Benton City Hall
1204 Front St, Fort Benton, MT 59442 View details
Phone: +14066225494 | Website available
2City of Fort Benton
1204 Front St, Fort Benton, MT 59442 View details
Phone: +14066225494 | Website available
People born in Fort Benton (5)
People born in Fort Benton, including basketball player Denise Curry, politician Jim Huffman, Army officer Roy Carrington Kirtland, .
More notable people
- Donald Lynch she was born in 04/12/1915
- Gene Carlson he was born in 20/02/1932
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fort Benton, MT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAV | Havre station | 235 Main Street | RAIL |
| SBY | Shelby | 230 W Central Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Fort Benton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Benton Post Office | Fort Benton (MT) | 59442 |
Other cities in Chouteau County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chouteau County , MT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy | 566 | Town of the United States |
| Geraldine | 251 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Benton distances to largest Montana cities