What are the schools like in Fort Smith, MT?

Fort Smith is served primarily by Hardin Elem. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Fort Smith?

The median household income in Fort Smith, MT is $49,398 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Fort Smith, MT?

Fort Smith has an average high temperature of 38.5°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.9 inches.

Fort Smith, MT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Fort Smith, MT?

Fort Smith has a violent crime rate of 315.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1163.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fort Smith, MT a Good Place to Live?

Fort Smith is a small town of 115 in Montana, with a median household income of $49,398 .

Strengths: Fort Smith stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fort Smith is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fort Smith city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Fort Smith metro area.

Metric	Fort Smith, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$110,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,398	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Fort Smith's violent crime rate is 315.3 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

315.3 /100k

Property Crime

1163.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fort Smith is served primarily by Hardin Elem. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fort Smith, MT	National Avg
School District	Hardin Elem	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fort Smith sees average highs of 38.5°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 16.7 inches of annual precipitation and 43.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fort Smith, MT
Average High — January	38.5°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	16.7"
Annual Snowfall	43.9"

Demographics

Metric	Fort Smith, MT	National Avg
Population	115	—
Median Age	56.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	33.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Xavier, MT 14 mi Lodge Grass, MT 28 mi Forty Mile Colony, MT 28 mi Pryor, MT 30 mi Crow Agency, MT 30 mi

ZIP Codes in Fort Smith

Fort Smith, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59035

Fort Smith vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Smith, MT affordable or expensive?

Fort Smith has a median home value of $110,200 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $49,398.

What is the crime rate in Fort Smith, MT?

Fort Smith's violent crime rate is 315.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1163.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fort Smith?

Public schools in Fort Smith are operated by Hardin Elem. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fort Smith, MT a good place to live?

Fort Smith, MT has a population of 115, a median household income of $49,398, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fort Smith?

Fort Smith averages 38.5°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.7 inches with about 43.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fort Smith?

Fort Smith, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59035.

What is the population of Fort Smith?

The population of Fort Smith, Montana is 115 with a median age of 56.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fort Smith?

Key numbers for living in Fort Smith: median home $110,200, median household income $49,398, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Smith side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.