Fort Peck Authority

Fort Peck is a upper-middle-income, family-oriented village of 280 with home prices 1.4× below the Montana median.

Fort Peck, Montana

Population in Fort Peck stands at 280 — placing it among the smaller communities of Golden Valley County, Montana. Median household income reaches $90,833, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Montana.

Definition and scope

Located in Golden Valley County, Montana, Fort Peck operates within Montana's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2.

Who lives here

Fort Peck has approximately 280 residents. The median age is 48.8 years. Roughly 98% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $273,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 88.9%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Fort Peck is $90,833. Educational attainment: 45.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Fort Peck:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Fort Peck is Fort Peck Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Valley County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Glasgow, Montana.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 2,413 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 4a.

References

• Montana State Authority — state-level reference for Montana.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.