Chouteau County

MT · Pop. 162,962 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Chouteau County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 162,962.

$/Acre: $3,296

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 130 days

Broadband: 48%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 162.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.64%

Combined Sales Tax1.64%

Cost of Living Index98.9

Median Household Income$91,137

Poverty Rate18.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,296

Median Home Price$411K

Acres for Sale393

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season130 days

Annual Rainfall14.6 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,731 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)234 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K481

Property Crime /100K629

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak