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Chinook, MT
City in Blaine County, Montana.
Population
1,353
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,589
ZIP codes
0
Chinook and its ZIP codes
Chinook at a glance
- Chinook is about 337 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 78th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $61,750 a year, 15% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,700 (43% below Montana) and median rent is $763 a month.
Local data for Chinook, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chinook, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,750
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$214,700
Median rent
$763/mo
Homeownership
79.7%
Bachelor's or higher
35.8%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
11.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (319), Norwegian Americans (211), Swedish Americans (86).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blaine County. PPP loans are for Chinook.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,693
1,325 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,554
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$91.3M
FY 2026, $12,956 per person
How people get to work
Chinook, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.2%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 11.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chinook, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
310
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 4°F
13.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chinook, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Chinook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ZurichCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| East End ColonyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Saddle ButteCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| Havre NorthCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| HarlemCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| HavreCity | 21 mi | 3.7 |
| North Harlem ColonyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| West HavreCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| HerronCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.7 |
| Beaver CreekCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.6 |
| Hartland ColonyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| Fort Belknap AgencyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 45.5 |
| Hilldale ColonyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chinook, MT in?
- Chinook is in Blaine County, Montana.
- What is the population of Chinook, MT?
- About 1,353 people live in Chinook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chinook?
- Nearby places include Zurich (9.2 mi), East End Colony (18 mi), Saddle Butte (20 mi), Havre North (21 mi), Harlem (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023