City

Fort Smith, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Big Horn County  ·  Montana

👥187Population
💰$52,679Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$176,200Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓21.5%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊9.8%Unemployment▲ 100% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.2% Female 42.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.3%Hispanic: 9.6%Race
White50.3%
Hispanic9.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
11%
25–44
28%
45–64
12%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty26.7% ▲ 167% above avg
College Grads21.5% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment9.8% ▲ 100% above avg
HS Graduate19 (13.2%)
Some College37 (25.7%)
Associates57 (39.6%)
Bachelors23 (16%)
Graduate Degree8 (5.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 13.2%Some College: 25.7%Associates: 39.6%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 5.6%Edu
HS Grad13.2%
Some College25.7%
Associates39.6%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate5.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.7%Renter: 5.3%Tenure
Owner94.7%
Renter5.3%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
52%
$150k–$200k
39%
$200k–$300k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,679 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$176,200 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units227
Vacant Units133

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
63%
$100k–$150k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
85%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
50%
About Fort Smith, MT

Fort Smith is a city in Montana, located in Big Horn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 187 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Fort Smith is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,679 is below the national average. Approximately 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Smith is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,200, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Smith is less-educated. 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (50.27%).

Fort Smith, MT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Montana.

ZIP Codes in Fort Smith
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59035 187 $52,679 $176,200 9.8% 21.5% 94.7%