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Choteau, MT


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Choteau, Montana

Choteau, Montana, in Teton county, is 46 miles NW of Great Falls, Montana (center to center) and 472 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 1,781.

The People and Families of Choteau

In Choteau, about 55% of adults are married. Lots of people in Choteau live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Choteau had a median family income of $35,655.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Choteau Housing

In Choteau, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Choteau, 82% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Choteau; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyChoteau Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyChoteau Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Choteau, MT

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population810
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity22
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times107
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built33
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