About Fort Smith
Fort Smith is a small unincorporated community in southeastern Montana.
Officially, Fort Smith is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.38 square miles.
📰 Fort Smith News Today
- What’s Hatching and Biting on Bighorn River as of May 18, 2026 Montana Outdoor · May 19
- He Was Arrested at Gunpoint Over Public Access. His Case Reshaped the Montana Fishing Scene Outdoor Life · Feb 28
- Bighorn River near Fort Smith, Montana National Park Service (.gov) · Jul 29
- Bruce Earwood Obituary - Ontario, CA Dignity Memorial · Dec 10
- Fort Smith, Montana Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 17
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What Makes Fort Smith Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southeastern Montana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Montana — one of 497 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🏫 Schools in Fort Smith
- Fort Smith School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMontana
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.38 sq mi
Coordinates45.3171, -107.9351