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Carter, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Chouteau County County
Carter, MT
At a Glance
How Carter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carter a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carter residents earn a median household income of $32,188 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,572. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 229 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carter is $107,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,360. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
Carter reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,556/100K.
Education
4.8% of adults in Carter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carter has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.