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Choteau, MT

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Population
1,825
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,819 ft
Median Home Value
$206,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$697/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,632
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Choteau

Tucked along Montana's dramatic Rocky Mountain Front, Choteau offers a welcoming small-town lifestyle backed by some of the most striking scenery in the state. Home to around 1,700 residents, the town sits right where the open plains meet towering peaks like Ear Mountain. Life moves at an easy pace throughout the Teton River valley, whether you are grabbing coffee on Main Street or heading just south of town to watch massive flocks of migrating birds at Freezout Lake.

Teton County Courthouse, Choteau, Montana, United States

The area holds a unique claim to fame as dinosaur country, having earned international renown when fossilized Maiasaura nests were uncovered at nearby Egg Mountain. Today, places like the Old Trail Museum and the nearby Montana Dinosaur Center celebrate that rich history. Beyond the fossils, Choteau is a grounded ranching hub with solid schools, a close community spirit, and endless room to explore right outside your back door.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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