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Chouteau County

Chouteau County, Montana

Effective Tax Rate

0.78%

Median Annual Tax

$1,446

How Chouteau County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Chouteau County$1,446
Montana State Average$1,802
National Average$1,924

Chouteau County

0.78%

Effective rate

Montana Avg

0.72%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,487

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,422

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,446

Monthly Escrow

$121

Effective Rate

0.78%

vs. Montana State Average▼ 19.8% below
vs. National Average▼ 46.2% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Chouteau County, Montana?
The effective property tax rate in Chouteau County, Montana is 0.78%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Chouteau County?
The median annual property tax payment in Chouteau County is $1,446. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,487, while those without a mortgage pay $1,422.
How does Chouteau County compare to the Montana average?
Chouteau County's effective tax rate of 0.78% is higher than the Montana state average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax in Chouteau County is $1,446, compared to the state average of $1,802.
What is the median home value in Chouteau County, Montana?
The median home value in Chouteau County, Montana is $185,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Montana?
Property taxes in Montana are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Lewis and Clark County(MT)

Rate0.81%
Median Tax$2,886

Glacier County(MT)

Rate0.81%
Median Tax$1,246

Deer Lodge County(MT)

Rate0.81%
Median Tax$1,706

Richland County(MT)

Rate0.75%
Median Tax$1,935
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.

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