Carter, Montana

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Population in 2010: 58.
Population change since 2000: -6.5%
Males: 29  (50.0%)
Females: 29  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

25.4 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years

Zip code: 59420

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-679,629,992 (it was $24,583 in 2000)
Carter $-679,629,992
MT $67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $13,162 (it was $19,397 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $94,686 (it was $71,400 in 2000)
Carter:

$94,686
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $231,899; detached houses: $231,037
March 2022 cost of living index in Carter: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 34.0%

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  • Races in Carter, MT (2022)
    • 8487.5%White alone
    • 1414.6%Two or more races



According to our research of Montana and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Carter, Montana as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Carter is 98 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (53.3%), Irish (20.0%), German (16.7%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3109 feet

Land area: 2.91 square miles.

Population density: 20 people per square mile   (very low).

Carter, Montana map

4 residents are foreign born (4.1% Europe).

This place:

4.1%
Montana:

2.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Carter CDP:

0.7% ($483)
Montana:

1.3% ($1,212)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Great Falls, MT (24.6 miles , pop. 56,690).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (521.5 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (987.6 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Fort Benton, MT (3.7 miles ),
Highwood, MT (3.9 miles),
Malmstrom AFB, MT (4.7 miles ),
Black Eagle, MT (4.8 miles ),
Loma, MT (4.9 miles),
Great Falls, MT (5.0 miles ),
Gibson Flats, MT (5.0 miles),
Belt, MT (5.2 miles )

Latitude: 47.78 N, Longitude: 110.96 W

Area code: 406

Distribution of median household income in Carter, MT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Carter, MT in 2022

Carter satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Montana:

3.8%

Average climate in Carter, Montana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Carter-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 624% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 222.9 miles away from Carter center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 290.5 miles away from Carter center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 7/6/2017 at 06:30:17, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 7.6 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 98.2 miles away from Carter center
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 215.2 miles away from Carter center
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 303.9 miles away from Carter center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW) earthquake occurred 182.0 miles away from Carter center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Chouteau County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 3, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Carter:

  • Montana State University (about 147 miles; Bozeman, MT; Full-time enrollment: 12,942)
  • The University of Montana (about 156 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 180 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)
  • North Idaho College (about 272 miles; Coeur d'Alene, ID; FT enrollment: 4,684)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 278 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • Sheridan College (about 284 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • University of Idaho (about 294 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 10,416)

Public elementary/middle school in Carter:

  • CARTER SCHOOL (Students: 7, Location: 438 2ND AVE., Grades: PK-8)
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Notable locations in Carter: General Mills Incorporated Elevator (A), Carter (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Carter include: Presbyterian Church (A), Carter Methodist Church (B), Saint Margaret Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Carter Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Carter: Carter City Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Chouteau County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

60.7%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Carter:

Marital status in Carter, MT
  • Never married: 60.8%
  • Now married: 9.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 18.5%
  • Divorced: 10.8%

For population 25 years and over in Carter:

  • High school or higher: 78.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 41.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
Montana average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Carter, MT (based on Chouteau County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,4353
Mainline Protestant8447
Evangelical Protestant5307
Other1681
None836-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Here:

7.63 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Chouteau County:

3.81 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Here:

5.72 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

10.38 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.3%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Chouteau County:

24.8%
Montana:

23.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.1%
State:

10.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Carter:

  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KEIN (1310 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: MUNSON RADIO, INC.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSEN (1150 AM; 10 kW; SHELBY, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KXGF (1400 AM; 1 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KQDI (1450 AM; 1 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KMTX (950 AM; 5 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: CAPRI, INC)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJJR (880 AM; 10 kW; WHITEFISH, MT; Owner: BEE BROADCASTING, INCORPORATED)
  • KBOW (550 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)

Strongest FM radio stations in Carter:

  • KEHT (100.3 FM; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • KMON-FM (94.5 FM; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KVVR (97.9 FM; DUTTON, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KQDI-FM (106.1 FM; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KIKF (104.9 FM; CASCADE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP INC.)
  • KINX (107.3 FM; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP INC.)
  • K261CC (100.1 FM; CHESTER, MT; Owner: RANDALL D. ROCKS)
  • KLFM (92.9 FM; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KAAK (98.9 FM; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KGPR (89.9 FM; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: GREAT FALLS PUBLIC RADIO ASSOC.)

TV broadcast stations around Carter:

  • KTGF (Channel 16; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: MMM LICENSE LLC)
  • KRTV (Channel 3; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: KRTV COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFBB-TV (Channel 5; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: KFBB CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • K53DW (Channel 53; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.1mTotal length
  • 77Total average daily traffic
  • 2Total average daily truck traffic
  • 81Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Sam R Camirand, 167 Buck Bridge Road (Lat: 47.786667 Lon: -110.963194), Type: 91.4, Structure height: 30015 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Environmental Corporation Of America, Autumn.Dubois@eca-Usa.Com, Suite A, 6672040 Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 667-2040

  • Autumn DuBois, 167 Buck Bridge Road (Lat: 47.786667 Lon: -110.963194), Type: 91.4, Structure height: 30015 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Environmental Corporation Of America, Autumn.Dubois@eca-Usa.Com, Suite A, 6672040 Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 667-2040

  • Autumn DuBois, 167 Buck Bridge Road (Lat: 47.786667 Lon: -110.963194), Type: 93.0, Structure height: 30015 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Environmental Corporation Of America, Autumn.Dubois@eca-Usa.Com, Suite A, 6672040 Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 667-2040

  • MIKE HARGROVE, 167 Buck Bridge Road (Lat: 47.786667 Lon: -110.963194), Type: 93.0, Structure height: 30015 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Environmental Corporation Of America, Autumn.Dubois@eca-Usa.Com, Suite A, 6672040 Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 667-2040

  • MIKE HARGROVE, 167 Buck Bridge Road (Lat: 47.786667 Lon: -110.963194), Type: 93.0, Structure height: 30015 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., Fccmw@att.Com, , Dalla-s, Phone: (855) 699-7073

  • Dawn L Keniley, 167 Buck Bridge Road (Lat: 47.786667 Lon: -110.963194), Type: 93.0, Structure height: 30015 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Vertical Bridge 500, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, Suite 200, Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015

  • Dawn L Keniley, 167 Buck Bridge Road (Lat: 47.786667 Lon: -110.963194), Type: 93.0, Structure height: 30015 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Vertical Bridge 500, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, Suite 200, Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 1/8 Mi W (Lat: 47.770806 Lon: -110.971611), Call Sign: KNCF660, Licensee ID: L00047372,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.595 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2011, Expiration Date: 12/02/2021, Cancellation Date: 02/05/2022, Registrant: Bob Jacobsen, Carter, MT 59420, Phone: (406) 734-5326

  • 18 Mi Nw (Lat: 48.000528 Lon: -111.118306), Call Sign: KNDK242, Licensee ID: L00412458,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.990 MHz, Grant Date: 04/26/2002, Expiration Date: 07/20/2012, Cancellation Date: 09/22/2012, Registrant: Lester Lippert, Carter, MT 59420, Phone: (406) 734-5442

  • 8 Mi W 2.5 Mi N (Lat: 47.817194 Lon: -111.143583), Call Sign: WYX393,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.520 MHz, Grant Date: 02/28/2004, Expiration Date: 04/04/2014, Cancellation Date: 06/07/2014, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • 8 Mi Nw (Lat: 47.828306 Lon: -111.063278), Call Sign: WZA729, Licensee ID: L00069275,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.725 MHz, Grant Date: 11/03/1998, Expiration Date: 01/19/2004, Cancellation Date: 03/21/2004, Registrant: Charlson Ranch Company, 5 Wilson Butte Rd, Great Falls, MT 59405

  • L2 MOBILES, Lat: 47.871389 Lon: -110.755417, Call Sign: KOH849,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.160 MHz, Grant Date: 04/20/2021, Expiration Date: 04/03/2031, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • ARGANBRIGHT FARMS, 167 Buck Bridge Road (Lat: 47.786667 Lon: -110.963194), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93 m, Call Sign: WRNU205,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/2021, Expiration Date: 08/24/2031, Certifier: Mike Hargrove, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • CARTER, 8.0 Miles North Of (Lat: 47.868833 Lon: -110.961611), Overall height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WLC999,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2124.80 MHz, Grant Date: 02/27/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 12/17/2010, Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, Nw, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 659-0830, Fax: (202) 828-5568


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC7ICV, Grant Date: 01/13/1995, Expiration Date: 01/13/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/17/2007, Registrant: Carlin P Onstad, Hc 65 Box 25, Carter, MT 59420

  • Call Sign: WQ7B, Licensee ID: L00146115, Grant Date: 12/23/2017, Expiration Date: 03/17/2028, Registrant: Doug C Laubach Mr, 11173 Buck Bridge Rd., Carter, MT 59420


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 32772, N32772, N-32772, Serial Number: 5606, Year manufactured: 1941, Airworthiness Date: 10/22/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 04/13/1992
    Registrant (Corporation): Lohse Flying Service Inc, Box 276, Carter, MT 59420
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3674Z, N3674Z, N-3674Z, Serial Number: 18-7399, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 06/13/1960, Certificate Issue Date: 07/09/2014
    Registrant (Co-Owned): William F Lohse, Po Box 276, Carter, MT 59420, Other Owners: Gerald E Lohse, Dennis A Lohse
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9087G, N9087G, N-9087G, Serial Number: 18260627, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 05/25/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 07/20/2016
    Registrant (LLC): High Planes LLC, 17105 Dent Bridge Rd, Carter, MT 59420

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Carter, MT
  • 42.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 31.6%Utility gas
  • 26.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Carter, MT
  • 75.0%Electricity
  • 25.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Carter compared to Montana state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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