City

Choteau, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Teton County  ·  Montana

👥2,947Population
💰$64,479Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$224,300Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.1%Other: 3.6%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.1%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
HS Graduate607 (31.5%)
Some College259 (13.5%)
Associates414 (21.5%)
Bachelors117 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree528 (27.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 27.4%Edu
HS Grad31.5%
Some College13.5%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate27.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.7%Renter: 31.3%Tenure
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,479 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$224,300 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$717/mo
Total Housing Units1,347
Vacant Units251

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
15%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Choteau, MT

Choteau is a city in Montana, located in Teton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,947 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Choteau is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,479 is below the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Choteau is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $224,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $717 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Choteau is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.76%).

Choteau, MT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Montana.

ZIP Codes in Choteau
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59422 2,947 $64,479 $224,300 $717 0.9% 33.5% 68.7%