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Chinook, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Blaine County County
Chinook, MT
At a Glance
How Chinook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chinook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chinook a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chinook residents earn a median household income of $71,500 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,938. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 204 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chinook is $205,900 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,194. Median rent is $811/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Chinook reports 538 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,605/100K.
Education
41.9% of adults in Chinook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chinook has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.