Chouteau County, MT at a glance
Median household income
$58,218$4,852 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Chouteau County, MT?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Chouteau County, MT? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Chouteau County, MT, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $980 | $11,760 | $39,200 | 20.2% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $996 | $11,952 | $39,840 | 20.5% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,307 | $15,684 | $52,280 | 26.9% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,662 | $19,944 | $66,480 | 34.3% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,950 | $23,400 | $78,000 | 40.2% |
Rent in Chouteau County, MT, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Chouteau County, MT
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $58,218 a year ($4,852 a month before tax).
What $58,218 leaves after Montana taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Montana tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Chouteau County, MT: common questions
What is the median household income in Chouteau County, MT?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Chouteau County, MT is $58,218 per year (approximately $4,852 per month).
What is the average rent in Chouteau County, MT?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $980 for a studio, $996 for one bedroom, $1,307 for two, $1,662 for three and $1,950 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Chouteau County, MT expensive to live in?
Prices there run 5.4% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Montana is 94.6, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Chouteau County, MT?
To keep a $1,307 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $52,280 a year, or $4,357 a month. That is 90% of what the typical household in Chouteau County, MT earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Chouteau County, MT?
On the local median income of $58,218 ($4,852 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,426 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,455 for everything else and $970 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,307 takes 54% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Chouteau County, MT?
Homes in Montana paid 15.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $136. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.