Chouteau County, Montana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Montana. Population: 1,458.
The median annual property tax in Chouteau County is $1,446, which is 20% lower than the Montana state average and 25% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.78% on a median home value of $185,100. Property taxes represent 2.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,446
-20% vs State
-25% vs US
Median Home Value
$185,100
-26% vs State
-13% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.78%
+1% vs State
-18% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,487
$124/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,422
$119/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,446 +6.6% | 0.78% |
| 2022 | $1,356 +7.4% | 0.79% |
| 2021 | $1,263 +1.9% | 0.80% |
| 2020 | $1,239 +3.1% | 0.80% |
| 2019 | $1,202 | 0.84% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$56,927
per year
Monthly Tax
$121
per month
Other Counties in Montana
Sweet Grass County
Tax: $1,452/yr Rate: 0.49%
Fallon County
Tax: $1,359/yr Rate: 0.57%
Park County
Tax: $2,454/yr Rate: 0.57%
Prairie County
Tax: $1,428/yr Rate: 0.85%
Meagher County
Tax: $1,705/yr Rate: 0.70%
Carbon County
Tax: $2,080/yr Rate: 0.55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Chouteau County, Montana? ▼
The median annual property tax in Chouteau County is $1,446 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.78% on a median home value of $185,100.
How does Chouteau County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Chouteau County are 25% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.78% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Chouteau County? ▼
In Chouteau County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,487 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,422. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Chouteau County? ▼
Property taxes in Chouteau County represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $56,927. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.