Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.9% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,293 (38.3%) |
| Some College | 364 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 537 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 304 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 872 (25.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,000 ▼ 10% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $175,816 ▼ 37% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $738/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 2,522 |
| Vacant Units | 599 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Chouteau County is located in Montana and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,029 residents. With a median age of 43.65, it is a middle-aged county.
Chouteau County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,999 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.4% is well below the national average.
Housing in Chouteau County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $175,816 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $738. Homeownership rates are high at 71.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Chouteau County are primarily White (89.84%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Chouteau County, MT is a solidly middle-class area in Montana. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59520 | Big Sandy | 1,211 | $58,667 | $123,900 | $610 | 8.0% | 27.0% |
| 59420 | Carter | 214 | $60,694 | $147,500 | — | 0.0% | 35.7% |
| 59440 | Floweree | 427 | $121,875 | $217,100 | — | 1.4% | 22.0% |
| 59442 | Fort Benton | 1,777 | $68,024 | $209,600 | $690 | 0.8% | 39.1% |
| 59446 | Geraldine | 605 | $55,000 | $118,800 | $572 | 0.7% | 38.1% |
| 59450 | Highwood | 568 | $80,417 | $247,600 | $1,339 | 6.4% | 46.8% |
| 59460 | Loma | 227 | $48,875 | $109,700 | — | 0.0% | 30.2% |