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Charlo, MT
Census-designated place in Lake County, Montana.
Population
306
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
154
ZIP codes
0
Charlo and its ZIP codes
Charlo at a glance
- Charlo is about 20 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Charlo, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Charlo.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,190
9,694 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,778
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$582M
FY 2026, $18,691 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Charlo, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,125
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
30
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
16.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Charlo, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Charlo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kicking HorseCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.4 |
| RonanCity | 6.7 mi | 1.2 |
| St. IgnatiusTown | 9.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Old AgencyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| PabloCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| RavalliCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| DixonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| KerrCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Turtle LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| PolsonCity | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| JetteCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| ArleeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.5 |
| Rocky PointCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Finley PointCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.3 |
| Kings PointCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| CondonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 21.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Charlo, MT in?
- Charlo is in Lake County, Montana.
- What is the population of Charlo, MT?
- About 306 people live in Charlo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Charlo?
- Nearby places include Kicking Horse (4.9 mi), Ronan (6.7 mi), St. Ignatius (9.3 mi), Old Agency (10 mi), Pablo (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023