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Cost of living in Chouteau County, MT

Estimated monthly cost
$2,815/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 5,888 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $965 34%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $413 15%
Groceries $334 12%
Transport $250 9%
Energy $160 6%
State tax $153 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Chouteau County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$929
per month
1 bedroom
$965
per month
2 bedroom
$1,266
per month
3 bedroom
$1,536
per month
4 bedroom
$1,899
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Chouteau County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$56,927
per year
Individual earnings
$35,345
per year
Per capita
$31,978
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Chouteau County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$185,100
Annual property tax
$1,446

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Chouteau County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$103
per month · 12.9¢/kWh
Natural gas
$57
per month
Annual total
$1,920
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Chouteau County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.9%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Chouteau County

State and local tax rates for Montana.

State income tax
5.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
0.0%
Combined sales tax
0.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Chouteau County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.8 min
Drive alone
65.8%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
13.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Chouteau County

What it costs to live in Chouteau County each month.

Single person
$2,815
per month
  • Rent $965
  • Energy $160
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $413
  • State tax $153
Couple
$4,156
per month
  • Rent $1,266
  • Energy $192
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $602
  • State tax $259
Family
$6,562
per month
  • Rent $1,536
  • Energy $240
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $602
  • State tax $259

Frequently asked questions about Chouteau County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Chouteau County?

In Chouteau County, MT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $965 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,266 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,536 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Chouteau County?

In Chouteau County, MT, the average household income is $56,927 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,345 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Chouteau County?

The estimated cost of living in Chouteau County, MT is approximately $2,815 per month for a single person, $4,156 for a couple, $6,562 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Chouteau County?

The combined sales tax rate in Chouteau County, MT is 0.00%, which includes the Montana state rate of 0.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Chouteau County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Chouteau County, MT would need approximately $2,815 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,927 per year ($4,744 per month). Chouteau County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Chouteau County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Chouteau County, MT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Chouteau County?

The average home value in Chouteau County, MT is $185,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,446, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Chouteau County compare to other areas?

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources