Chouteau County Summary

Life in Chouteau County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Chouteau County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chouteau County:

  • The population in Chouteau County is 5,888.

  • The median home value in Chouteau County is $283,893.

  • The median income in Chouteau County is $56,927.

  • The median rent in Chouteau County is $485.

  • The unemployment rate in Chouteau County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Chouteau County is 12.4%.

  • The average high in Chouteau County is 63.4° and there are 28.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Chouteau County

List Of Cities & Towns in Chouteau County

Fort Benton, MT Population 1,470

Rocky Boy West, MT Population 905

Big Sandy, MT Population 844

Parker School, MT Population 357

Boneau, MT Population 284

Geraldine, MT Population 264

Highwood, MT Population 209

Carter, MT Population 118

Loma, MT Population 90

Map Of Chouteau County

Chouteau County, MT Weather

  • The average high in Chouteau County is 63.4°.

  • There are 71.47 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 28.2 inches of rain each year with 12.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:38 hours of sun each day in Chouteau County.

StatChouteau County
Mean High63.4
Nice Days71.47
Rainfall28.2
Snowfall12.8
Sunny Hours5:38
63.4°
Average High
28.2
Inches of Rain

Chouteau County Demographics

Population over time in Chouteau County

The current population in Chouteau County is 5,888. The population has increased 2.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 5,896 2.9%
2022 5,731 -0.0%
2021 5,732 -

Gender in Chouteau County

  • Chouteau County is 50.2% female with 2,957 female residents.

  • Chouteau County is 49.8% male with 2,931 male residents.

Female
50.2% (2,957)
Male
49.8% (2,931)
Gender Chouteau County MT USA
Female 50.2% 49.3% 50.5%
Male 49.8% 50.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Chouteau County

Chouteau County is:

  • 75.8% White with 4,465 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 8 African American residents.

  • 16.5% American Indian with 971 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 7 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 2 Other residents.

  • 4.4% Two Or More with 257 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.0% Hispanic with 178 Hispanic residents.

White
75.8% (4,465)
African American
0.1% (8)
American Indian
16.5% (971)
Asian
0.1% (7)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (2)
Two Or More
4.4% (257)
Hispanic
3.0% (178)

Table: Chouteau County By Race

Race Chouteau County MT USA
White 75.8% 84.1% 58.2%
African American 0.1% 0.5% 12.0%
American Indian 16.5% 5.5% 0.5%
Asian 0.1% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.4% 4.3% 3.9%
Hispanic 3.0% 4.4% 19.0%

Household Income For Chouteau County, Montana

  • 4.1% of households in Chouteau County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.9% of households in Chouteau County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Chouteau County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Chouteau County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Chouteau County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Chouteau County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Chouteau County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Chouteau County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Chouteau County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Chouteau County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.1% (239)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.9% (348)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.1% (415)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.7% (628)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.1% (889)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.1% (1,067)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.8% (814)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.0% (881)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.2% (308)
$200,000 or more
5.0% (295)
Income Chouteau County MT USA
Less than $10,000 4.1% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.9% 3.8% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.1% 7.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.7% 8.0% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.1% 12.1% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.1% 17.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.8% 13.7% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.0% 16.8% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.2% 7.7% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 5.0% 8.1% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Chouteau County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Chouteau County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Chouteau County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Chouteau County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Chouteau County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Chouteau County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Chouteau County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Chouteau County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Chouteau County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Chouteau County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (58)
9-12th Grade
6% (353)
High School / GED
38% (2,237)
Some College
22% (1,295)
Associate's Degree
10% (588)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (942)
Master's Degree
5% (294)
Professional Degree
1% (58)
Doctorate Degree
1% (58)
Education Chouteau County MT USA
< 9th Grade 1% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 38% 28% 26%
Some College 22% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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