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Teton County, MT
9 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Teton County, Montana.
Population
6,353
Land area
2,272sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Teton County
Teton County at a glance
- Teton County is 64% less dense than Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,430, close to the Montana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $264,000 (30% below Montana) and median rent is $730 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Choteau (1,479), Fairfield (759) and Dutton (268).
Local data for Teton County, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Teton County, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,430
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$264,000
Prices +7.2% in a year
Median rent
$730/mo
Homeownership
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.8%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,639), Irish Americans (788), Norwegian Americans (516).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$15.4M
634 loans, 1,682 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$26.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Teton County, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.3%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked7.1%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home15.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Teton County, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
416
Most often 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 Teton County, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Teton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Teton County, MT?
- Choteau is the largest city or town in Teton County, with about 1,479 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Teton County?
- Teton County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 59419, 59422, 59433, 59436, 59467.
- What is the population of Teton County, MT?
- About 6,353 people live in Teton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Teton County?
- Teton County borders Flathead County, Cascade County, Lewis and Clark County, Pondera County, Chouteau County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023