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Demographics

State: Montana
Counties (Census Tracts): Roosevelt (9511), Valley (9550), Fort Peck Indian Reservation (215)
Population: 10,595
Poverty Rate: 31.6%
Net area: 978.89 square miles

Background

• Unemployment rate 52% (1997)
• 38.6% have less than a high school diploma

This is a scenic region, bordered to the South by the Missouri River in Montana. Both the reservation and neighboring Roosevelt County make up one of the poorest areas in the state. The reservation far exceeds the eligibility standards for Empowerment Zone designation. In addition, there is a significant crime problem. In 1997, there were 100 total crimes. In 1998, the numbers were no better. Through May, there were already 46 crimes. 

Strategic Plan Highlights 

With the implementation of the strategic plan, the community strives to balance economic and community development.

• Create sustainable community development
• Promote community participation and activity
• Promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health
• Create viable neighborhoods and adequate housing
• Create adequate access to food and health care
• Support quality education
• Support a culturally relevant environment
• Create economic opportunities
• Create positive financial environment
• Increase economic development activity with agriculture and agriculture- related activity
• Expand the manufacturing and industrial sector
• Develop Missouri River Resources
• Expand commercial business activity
• Develop a well qualified labor force

Partnerships include tribal governments, local governments and public and private agencies. 

Community Involvement 

Outreach to the residents in the designated areas consisted of press releases, articles in local newspapers and a series of public meetings.

Find out additional information about the Fort Peck community at the State of Montana's website for the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribe.

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