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Market MapMontanaChouteau

Chouteau County

MontanaPopulation: 5,897
59
/100
Hold
#360 of 1,000 counties
#22 in Montana (56 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$285,884
Median Home Price
22% above national median
$16,975/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
59/100
59
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
75/100

Based on 11.9% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
47/100

Price-to-income ratio of 5.5x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Strong price appreciation (+11.9% YoY)

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
5,897
Median Income
$51,791
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
5.5x
Less affordable

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
StillwaterMT
60$437,730Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentChouteauMT
59$285,884Est. pending—Hold
Golden ValleyMT
59$202,891Est. pending—HoldView
DawsonMT
59$185,301Est. pending—HoldView
PhillipsMT
59$214,980Est. pending—HoldView
Big HornMT
58$204,287Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldChouteau is a neutral market.

Chouteau County in Montana scores 59/100, ranking #360 of 1,000 US counties (top 48%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Cheaper alternatives to Chouteau

  • Dawson County, lower entry price
  • Golden Valley County, lower entry price
  • Big Horn County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Chouteau vs Golden Valley for rentals
  • Chouteau vs Dawson for rentals
  • Chouteau vs Phillips for rentals
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