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Chouteau County, MT
12 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Chouteau County, Montana.
Population
5,906
Land area
3,973sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Chouteau County
Chouteau County at a glance
- Chouteau County is 81% less dense than Montana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,218 a year, 20% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,800 (45% below Montana) and median rent is $536 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Fort Benton (1,474), Rocky Boy West (1,007) and Big Sandy (784).
Local data for Chouteau County, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chouteau County, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,218
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$207,800
Median rent
$536/mo
Homeownership
68.2%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (958), Norwegian Americans (525), Irish Americans (422).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 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
PPP loans
$9.2M
485 loans, 1,146 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Chouteau County, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.7%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chouteau County, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
447
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 7°F
12.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chouteau County, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Chouteau County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Chouteau County, MT?
- Fort Benton is the largest city or town in Chouteau County, with about 1,474 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Chouteau County?
- Chouteau County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 59420, 59440, 59442, 59446, 59450.
- What is the population of Chouteau County, MT?
- About 5,906 people live in Chouteau County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Chouteau County?
- Chouteau County borders Cascade County, Hill County, Fergus County, Blaine County, Teton County, Pondera County, Judith Basin County, Liberty County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023