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Fort Shaw, MT

Fort Shaw, MT.

Population: 705 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fort Shaw, MT is $499,178 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $950,000 after a median 65 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, cold wave, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$499,178

Typical home value

+4.4%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$499,178
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+15.7%
5-year appreciation
+36.9%
10-year appreciation
+108.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$499,178
House Price Index (state)
753.3 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$950,000
Median list price
$400,000
Median price per sqft
$217
1-year sale-price change
+59.7%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+4.2%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$993/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,000/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,811/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,988/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.5 : 1
Schools include
Fort Shaw Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, avalanche, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · avalanche: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
30.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.3 in
Annual snowfall
45.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
176
Days with Moderate air quality
169
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
170

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
733
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,075

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Fairfield Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Great Falls International Airport (GTF) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
3
Hospitals include
BENEFIS HOSPITALS INC, GREAT FALLS CLINIC HOSPITAL, BENEFIS TETON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+84 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1969
Housing built before 1970
51.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,652
Households with broadband internet
47.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,053
Average weekly wage
$1,101
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
253

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Fort ShawState medianUS median
Typical home value$499,178$426,961$288,527
Median sale price$950,000$499,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days110 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,652$1,830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Fort Shaw, MT?
$499,178.
What is the median sale price in Fort Shaw, MT?
$950,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fort Shaw, MT?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Fort Shaw, MT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,308/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fort Shaw, MT?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, avalanche, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Fort Shaw, MT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Fort Shaw, MT. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fort Shaw, MT?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fort Shaw, MT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fort Shaw, MT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fort Shaw, MT?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fort Shaw, MT walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fort Shaw, MT?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fort Shaw, MT?
Regional Price Parity: 94.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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