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Fort shaw, MT — ZIP 59443

Population: 705 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 59443 (Fort shaw, MT) is $503,578 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $659,000 after a median 16 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 winterweather, coldwave, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$503,578

Median home value

+4.3%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$503,578
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+38.3%
10-year appreciation
+108.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$503,578
House Price Index (state)
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$659,000
Median list price
$804,500
Median price per sqft
$278
1-year sale-price change
+52.5%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+5.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$992/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,239/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,547/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,012/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,321/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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
Schools include
Fort Shaw Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, avalanche, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
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
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (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
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 air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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 nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
BENEFIS HOSPITALS INC, GREAT FALLS CLINIC HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+84 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
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
31,035
Average weekly wage
$1,000
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
164

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

How it compares

ZIP 59443State medianUS median
Median home value$503,578$425,267$289,727
Median sale price$659,000$499,000$325,000
Median days on market16 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 median home value in ZIP 59443?
$503,578.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 59443?
$659,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 59443?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 59443?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,547/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 59443?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, avalanche, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 59443 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 59443?
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 ZIP 59443?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 59443?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 59443?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 59443 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 59443?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 59443?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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