Housing by town in Chouteau County, Montana
Chouteau County, Montana has 3 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $536 (±$101) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $384 in 2015–2019 (+39.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
Fort Benton has the highest median gross rent ($736) and Big Sandy the lowest ($550).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $536 (±$101)
- Households that rent
- 31.8%
- Median household income
- $58,218
- Places
- 3
Cities, towns and townships in Chouteau County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy | $550 | 25.5% | $60,521 | $187,500 | $1,466 |
| Fort Benton | $736 | 20.4% | $67,188 | $247,600 | $2,275 |
| Geraldine | $569 | 12.1% | $43,036 | $106,300 | $891 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,150 | $31,850 | $51,000 |
| 2 people | $21,850 | $36,400 | $58,250 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,950 | $65,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,500 | $72,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,150 | $78,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,800 | $84,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,450 | $90,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,100 | $96,100 |
How the places in Chouteau County rank across Montana
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Crime reported to police in Chouteau County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 139 | 20 | 347 | 5,772 | 1 of 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 68 | 40 | 685 | 5,842 | 1 of 1 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Chouteau County recorded 4 violent and 40 property crimes, 68 and 685 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Chouteau County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59442 | 1,838 | $686 | $254,000 | $67,917 | 22.0% |
| 59520 | 1,261 | $563 | $204,000 | $62,109 | 28.5% |
| 59446 | 629 | $569 | $152,500 | $53,750 | 16.9% |
| 59450 | 503 | $1,323 | $288,200 | $70,250 | 34.0% |
| 59440 | 432 | — | $228,200 | — | 43.8% |
| 59460 | 178 | — | $113,000 | $51,551 | 2.8% |
| 59420 | 164 | — | $117,100 | $88,438 | 14.3% |
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Questions about Chouteau County
What is the crime rate in Chouteau County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Chouteau County recorded 68 violent and 685 property crimes per 100,000 residents (4 violent and 40 property crimes in all).
Which place in Chouteau County has the highest rent?
Fort Benton has the highest median gross rent, $736 (±$146) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Chouteau County has the lowest rent?
Big Sandy has the lowest median gross rent, $550 (±$485) a month.
What is the median rent in Chouteau County, Montana?
The median gross rent in Chouteau County is $536 (±$101) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chouteau County, Montana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chouteau County, Montana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Chouteau County, MT
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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