At a Glance
Median Income
$53,929
$25,518 per capita
Home Value
$194,900
Zillow: $299,202
Median Rent
$713/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
15.1% smoking rate
How Choteau Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Choteau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Choteau a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Choteau residents earn a median household income of $53,929 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,518. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 331 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Choteau is $194,900 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,202. Median rent is $713/month, with 31.1% 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 1959.
Education
25.4% of adults in Choteau hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Choteau has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,719
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,177/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,929
Per Capita$25,518
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$300M
Avg Weekly Wage$843
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,900
Rent$713
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$299,202
Housing Units853
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain11.9 in/yr
Elevation3,814 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Choteau was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.