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Carter, MT
Census-designated place in Chouteau County, Montana.
Population
60
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
0
Carter and its ZIP codes
Carter at a glance
- Carter is about 2.7 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Carter, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chouteau County. PPP loans are for Carter.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,267
1,230 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,888
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.8M
FY 2026, $13,544 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Carter, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
447
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
13.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Carter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FlowereeCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Fort BentonCity | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| HighwoodCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.2 |
| Twin Hills ColonyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Malmstrom AFBCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.1 |
| Black EagleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| LomaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.4 |
| Great FallsCity | 25 mi | 23.1 |
| Gibson FlatsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.3 |
| BeltTown | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| Sunnybrook ColonyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| Riverview ColonyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.9 |
| TracyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| Sand CouleeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.7 |
| Big Stone ColonyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.9 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carter, MT in?
- Carter is in Chouteau County, Montana.
- What is the population of Carter, MT?
- About 60 people live in Carter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carter?
- Nearby places include Floweree (5.6 mi), Fort Benton (14 mi), Highwood (15 mi), Twin Hills Colony (17 mi), Malmstrom AFB (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023