Chouteau County Property Tax Rate

Montana

0.75%effective rate

Chouteau County, Montana has an effective property tax rate of 0.75%, which is 18% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $207,800, homeowners pay approximately $1,566 per year in property taxes. Chouteau County ranks #22 out of 56 counties in Montana for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,566

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$207,800

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.69%

Median income: $58,218

State Rank📍

#22

of 56 counties in MT

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,648

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,532

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Chouteau County pay on average $116 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Chouteau County Compares

Chouteau County
0.75%
Montana Average
0.72%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Montana

Blaine
1.34%
Roosevelt
1.28%
Sheridan
1.23%
Valley
1.18%
Dawson
1.14%
Big Horn
1.10%
Custer
1.03%
Hill
0.98%

Montana Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Chouteau County homeowners

General Homestead

Residential property taxed at lower class rate; additional $200,000 exemption for properties under specified value

Primary residence owners

Disabled Veteran

Up to 100% exemption based on disability rating and income

Veterans with service-connected disability; income limits apply

Property Tax Assistance (Over 65)

Credit of up to $1,000 against property taxes

Homeowners age 65+ with income under set limits

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Chouteau County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,250

$188/month · Rate: 0.75%

Quick Facts

Population5,906
Owner-Occupied51%
National Rank#1726 of 3,135
Median Income$58,218

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.