Choteau, Montana

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Population in 2022: 1,769 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -0.7%
 
Males: 858  (48.5%)
Females: 911  (51.5%)
Median resident age:

42.7 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years

Zip codes: 59422.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,742 (it was $25,708 in 2000)
Choteau:

$55,742
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,556 (it was $14,999 in 2000)

Choteau city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $237,675 (it was $71,600 in 2000)
Choteau:

$237,675
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $247,408; detached houses: $252,839; mobile homes: $105,703

Median gross rent in 2022: $911.

March 2022 cost of living index in Choteau: 88.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.4%
(10.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 28.0% for American Indian residents, 56.1% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Choteau, MT (2022)
    • 1,63692.8%White alone
    • 502.8%Two or more races
    • 402.3%American Indian alone
    • 110.6%Other race alone
    • 80.5%Black alone
    • 20.1%Hispanic

Races in Choteau detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Montana and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Choteau, Montana as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Choteau is 349 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: Irish (35.4%), German (17.2%), American (9.6%), English (8.5%), Norwegian (6.4%), European (4.6%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3820 feet

Land area: 1.79 square miles.

Population density: 988 people per square mile   (low).

Choteau, Montana map

21 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.2%
Montana:

2.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,093 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,966 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Great Falls, MT (46.9 miles , pop. 56,690).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (464.5 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (988.0 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Bynum, MT (3.6 miles),
Fairfield, MT (4.1 miles ),
Dutton, MT (4.7 miles ),
Brady, MT (4.7 miles),
Power, MT (4.9 miles),
Augusta, MT (4.9 miles ),
Simms, MT (5.0 miles ),
Conrad, MT (5.2 miles )

Latitude: 47.81 N, Longitude: 112.18 W

Area code: 406

Distribution of median household income in Choteau, MT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Choteau, MT in 2022

Choteau satellite photo by USGS

Choteau tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $158,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $158,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $158,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $181,400
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $181,400
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $154,700
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $152,500
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $74,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $140,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $133,900
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $121,500
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $83,300
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $80,500
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $94,700
  • 1998: 10 buildings, average cost: $72,900
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $56,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Choteau, MT residents
Average permit cost in Choteau, MT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Montana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Choteau, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.4%)
  • Educational services (11.2%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Social assistance (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.1%)
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.3%)
  • Health care (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (27.2%)
  • Educational services (12.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.3%)
  • Social assistance (8.0%)
  • Public administration (6.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Choteau, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.9%)
  • Registered nurses (4.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.6%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)

Average climate in Choteau, Montana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Choteau-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 700% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 236.2 miles away from Choteau center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 269.9 miles away from Choteau center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 7/6/2017 at 06:30:17, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 7.6 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 67.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 270.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML) earthquake occurred 227.9 miles away from Choteau center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW) earthquake occurred 168.1 miles away from Choteau center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Teton County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Choteau topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Choteau:

  • TETON MEDICAL CENTER (Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, 915 4TH ST NW)
  • TETON MEDICAL CENTER N H (915 4TH ST NW)
  • TETON NURSING HOME (24 N MAIN)

Airports located in Choteau:

  • Choteau Airport (CII) (Runways: 2, Air Taxi Ops: 200, Itinerant Ops: 1,000, Local Ops: 1,400, Military Ops: 100)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Choteau:

  • The University of Montana (about 108 miles; Missoula, MT; Full-time enrollment: 13,602)
  • Montana State University (about 158 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • North Idaho College (about 215 miles; Coeur d'Alene, ID; FT enrollment: 4,684)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 223 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)
  • University of Idaho (about 240 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 10,416)
  • Spokane Community College (about 241 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,482)
  • Gonzaga University (about 243 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,780)

Public high school in Choteau:

Public elementary/middle schools in Choteau:

  • CHOTEAU SCHOOL (Students: 235, Location: 102 7TH AVE NW, Grades: PK-6)
  • CHOTEAU 7-8 (Students: 68, Location: 204 7TH AVE NW, Grades: 7-8)
See full list of schools located in Choteau

Library in Choteau:

  • CHOTEAU/TETON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $77,545; Location: 17 MAIN AVENUE NORTH; 18,798 books; 1,463 audio materials; 2,497 video materials; 56 state licensed databases; 18 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Choteau: Choteau (A), Choteau Country Club (B), Choteau Park and Campground (C), Choteau KOA Kampground (D), General Mills Incorporated Elevator (E), Harvest States Cooperatives Elevator (F), Choteau Public Library (G), Old Trail Museum (H), Choteau Police Department (I), Choteau Volunteer Fire Department (J), Teton County Courthouse (K), Teton County Sheriff's Office (L), Teton County Ambulance Service Choteau (M). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Choteau include: Bible Baptist Church (A), New Song Assembly of God Church (B), Gospel Mission (C), Saint Josephs Catholic Church (D), Seventh Day Adventist Church (E), United Methodist Church (F), Trinity Lutheran Church (G), Old Paths Strict Baptist Church (H), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Montana Safaris (Tours & Charters; 21 Airport Road).

Hotels: Styren Ranch Guest House B&B (961 20th Road Northwest), Big Sky Motel (209 South Main Avenue), Stage Stop Inn (1005 Main Avenue No), Bella Vista Motel (614 North Main Avenue).

Court: Teton County - Justice Court Courthouse (101 Main Avenue South).

Birthplace of: J. Frank Glendon - Actor, Rob Cook - Montana politician.

Teton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Choteau and their reported violations in the past:

CHOTEAU CITY OF (Population served: 1,691, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In SEP-01-2011, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-20-2011), St Public Notif requested (NOV-14-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-14-2011)
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In SEP-01-2011, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-14-2011), St Public Notif requested (NOV-14-2011)
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In SEP-01-2011, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-14-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-14-2011), St Compliance achieved (AUG-07-2012)
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In SEP-01-2011, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-14-2011), St Public Notif requested (NOV-14-2011)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
TETON PASS SKI AREA INC (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 9 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
NEW ROCKPORT COLONY INC (Address: 200-18 ROAD NW , Population served: 142, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-13-2008), St Public Notif requested (FEB-13-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-14-2008), St Other (MAY-14-2008), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUN-05-2008), St Public Notif received (JAN-09-2009), St Compliance achieved (JAN-09-2009)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-13-2008), St Public Notif requested (FEB-13-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-14-2008), St Other (MAY-14-2008), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUN-05-2008), St Public Notif received (JAN-09-2009), St Compliance achieved (JAN-09-2009)
  • One regular monitoring violation
MILLER COLONY (Address: 5130 US HWY 89 , Population served: 80, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation - In JAN-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-24-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-24-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAY-01-2012)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUL-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from JUL-18-2011 to JUL-18-2011), St Boil Water Order (JUL-18-2011), St Public Notif requested (JUL-18-2011), St Compliance achieved (AUG-01-2011), St Public Notif received (AUG-09-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) - In JUN-2014, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-15-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-15-2014), St Compliance achieved (JUL-18-2014), St Public Notif received (AUG-06-2014)
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In OCT-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-05-2012), St Compliance achieved (OCT-12-2012)
  • Initial, Follow-up, or Routine Source Water M/R - In JAN-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-24-2012), St Public Notif requested (APR-24-2012)
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - Between JAN-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-18-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-18-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUL-27-2011)
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - Between JAN-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-18-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-18-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUL-27-2011)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 63 regular monitoring violations
  • 2 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

55.8%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

People in group quarters in Choteau in 2010:

  • 25 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 24 people in hospitals with patients who have no usual home elsewhere
  • 18 people in group homes intended for adults

People in group quarters in Choteau in 2000:

  • 54 people in nursing homes
  • 6 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 6 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Banks with branches in Choteau (2011 data):

  • Teton Banks: Choteau Branch at 201 North Main Avenue, branch established on 1919/01/01. Info updated 2011/04/06: Bank assets: $194.6 mil, Deposits: $156.5 mil, headquarters in Fairfield, MT, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Teton Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Choteau:

Marital status in Choteau, MT
  • Never married: 23.5%
  • Now married: 52.7%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 12.0%
  • Divorced: 11.2%

For population 25 years and over in Choteau:

  • High school or higher: 91.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Montana average:

10.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Choteau
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Choteau, MT (based on Teton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,2268
Catholic1,1004
Evangelical Protestant94912
Other5402
None2,258-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
This county:

3.33 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Teton County:

1.67 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Teton County:

3.33 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Teton County:

5.00 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

10.38 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Teton County:

7.1%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Teton County:

24.8%
State:

23.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Teton County:

6.7%
Montana:

10.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Choteau:

63.7%
Montana:

51.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

65.2%
Montana:

50.3%

Average BMI:
Choteau:

27.3
Montana:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

15.1%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Choteau:

5.4%
State:

9.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Choteau:

7.2
Montana:

6.9

Overweight people:
Choteau:

34.3%
Montana:

34.8%

General health condition:
Here:

67.9%
Montana:

58.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

80.9%
Montana:

79.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Choteau, MT Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 2$13,572$81,4320$0
Solid Waste Management 2$6,585$39,5100$0
Water Supply 2$10,932$65,5920$0
Other Government Administration 2$10,516$63,0965$2,663
Streets and Highways 1$5,723$68,6760$0
Financial Administration 1$7,033$84,3960$0
Firefighters 0$0 1$148
Totals for Government 10$54,361$65,2336$2,811

Choteau government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $578,000 ($326.74)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $578,000 ($326.74)
    Sewerage: $355,000 ($200.68)
    Water Utilities: $270,000 ($152.63)
    Police Protection: $164,000 ($92.71)
    Solid Waste Management: $158,000 ($89.32)
    Parks and Recreation: $108,000 ($61.05)
    Central Staff Services: $80,000 ($45.22)
    Financial Administration: $61,000 ($34.48)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $29,000 ($16.39)
    Local Fire Protection: $23,000 ($13.00)
    Libraries: $7,000 ($3.96)
    General - Other: $6,000 ($3.39)
    Housing and Community Development: $5,000 ($2.83)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($2.83)
    Air Transportation: $1,000 ($0.57)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $144,000 ($81.40)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $82,000 ($46.35)
    Water Utilities: $58,000 ($32.79)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $780,000 ($440.93)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $47,000 ($26.57)

Choteau government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $140,000 ($79.14)
    Other: $19,000 ($10.74)
    Parks and Recreation: $13,000 ($7.35)
    Sewerage: $1,000 ($0.57)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $76,000 ($42.96)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $1,496,000 ($845.68)
    General Revenue - Other: $27,000 ($15.26)
    Interest Earnings: $15,000 ($8.48)
    Donations From Private Sources: $9,000 ($5.09)
    Fines and Forfeits: $5,000 ($2.83)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $364,000 ($205.77)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $578,000 ($326.74)
    Other: $14,000 ($7.91)
    Water Utilities: $5,000 ($2.83)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($2.83)
  • Tax - Property: $300,000 ($169.59)
    Other License: $7,000 ($3.96)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $2,000 ($1.13)

Choteau government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,146,000 ($4604.86)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,824,000 ($4422.84)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $322,000 ($182.02)

Choteau government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $162,000 ($91.58)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,935,000 ($2789.71)

Businesses in Choteau, MT

  • Ace Hardware: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Choteau:

  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KSEN (1150 AM; 10 kW; SHELBY, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KEIN (1310 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: MUNSON RADIO, INC.)
  • KJJR (880 AM; 10 kW; WHITEFISH, MT; Owner: BEE BROADCASTING, INCORPORATED)
  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KMTX (950 AM; 5 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: CAPRI, INC)
  • KGEZ (600 AM; 5 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: SKYLINE BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)

Strongest FM radio stations in Choteau:

  • KVVR (97.9 FM; DUTTON, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KTZZ (93.7 FM; CONRAD, MT; Owner: JEANNINE M. MASON)
  • KMON-FM (94.5 FM; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • K218CN (91.5 FM; CHOTEAU, MT; Owner: HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)

Choteau fatal accident list:

Aug 12, 1987 02:46 PM, 2nd St Ne, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jul 28, 1982 02:06 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 8, 1981 11:09 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 105ft / 32.4mTotal length
  • 3,411Total average daily traffic
  • 230Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,557Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of fire incidents - 34 took place in 2007, and the least - 0 in 2013. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Choteau, MT When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (66.5%), and Structure Fires (22.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Choteau, MT
    • 10966.5%Outside Fires
    • 3622.0%Structure Fires
    • 137.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 63.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Choteau, MT
Most common first names in Choteau, MT among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3776.0 years
James2378.3 years
Robert2271.4 years
George2080.5 years
Helen1782.3 years
Mary1778.3 years
Charles1779.2 years
William1374.8 years
Gladys1285.8 years
Walter1279.8 years
Most common last names in Choteau, MT among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson1782.6 years
Anderson1382.7 years
Depner1183.9 years
Arensmeyer1179.5 years
Miller1084.0 years
Larson1081.2 years
Stott1081.8 years
Scott1067.3 years
Baker976.8 years
Smith874.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Choteau, MT
  • 89.0%Utility gas
  • 9.4%Electricity
  • 1.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Choteau, MT
  • 57.0%Utility gas
  • 33.3%Electricity
  • 7.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.3%No fuel used


Choteau compared to Montana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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