Chinook, MT

Chinook, Montana

Chinook, Montana, in Blaine county, is 121 miles NE of Great Falls, Montana (center to center) and 608 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are an estimated 1,386 people in the city.

The People and Families of Chinook

In Chinook, about 56% of adults are married. In Chinook, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Chinook has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chinook had a median family income of $35,577.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Chinook. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Chinook Housing

Approximately 66% of housing in Chinook is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Chinook. The city is known in Montana for having lower rents than most places. Property taxes are a bit high in Chinook, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Chinook, 84% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Chinook than other cities.

High Points

Chinook strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Chinook, MT

Comparing Chinook to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Chinook Almanac

Chinook Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Chinook Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Chinook, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Chinook Public Libraries

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Chinook High Schools (2004)

CHINOOK HIGH SCHOOL
528 OHIO
406-357-2236
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 150 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Chinook Colleges

(List of All Montana Colleges)

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