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Choteau, MT
City in Teton County, Montana.
Population
1,479
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,016
ZIP codes
0
Choteau and its ZIP codes
Choteau at a glance
- Choteau is about 132 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 74th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $51,632 a year, 29% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,000 (45% below Montana) and median rent is $697 a month.
Local data for Choteau, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Choteau, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,632
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$206,000
Median rent
$697/mo
Homeownership
63.8%
Bachelor's or higher
30.5%
Median age
49.3
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (362), German Americans (255), Norwegian Americans (110).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Teton County. PPP loans are for Choteau.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,061
1,831 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,585
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$66.1M
FY 2026, $10,614 per person
How people get to work
Choteau, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked6.5%
- Bicycle2.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Choteau, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
416
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 13°F
11.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Choteau, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Choteau
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New Rockport ColonyCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Miller ColonyCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| BynumCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| FairfieldTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| PendroyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Midway ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| BradyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| DuttonTown | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| Rockport ColonyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| GilmanCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| PowerCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| AugustaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| SimmsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 7.6 |
| New Miami ColonyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| ConradCity | 27 mi | 1.3 |
| Fort ShawCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Choteau, MT in?
- Choteau is in Teton County, Montana.
- What is the population of Choteau, MT?
- About 1,479 people live in Choteau, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Choteau?
- Nearby places include New Rockport Colony (7.4 mi), Miller Colony (9.3 mi), Bynum (13 mi), Fairfield (17 mi), Pendroy (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023