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Square Butte, MT
Census-designated place in Chouteau County, Montana.
Population
28
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
102
ZIP codes
0
Square Butte and its ZIP codes
Square Butte at a glance
- Square Butte is about 13 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Square Butte, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chouteau County. PPP loans are for Square Butte.
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
Square Butte, 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
86° / 15°F
16.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Square Butte
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GeraldineTown | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Coffee CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| DentonTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| GeyserCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| Surprise Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| StanfordTown | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| HighwoodCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Square Butte, MT in?
- Square Butte is in Chouteau County, Montana.
- What is the population of Square Butte, MT?
- About 28 people live in Square Butte, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Square Butte?
- Nearby places include Geraldine (6.6 mi), Coffee Creek (13 mi), Denton (18 mi), Geyser (22 mi), Surprise Creek Colony (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023