Carter County, MT

County in Montana, West · ranked on 35 metrics

Rank among US counties

Carter County, MT is a county in Montana with a population of 1,344 (3,048th of 3,094). It ranks best for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 22nd of 3,094), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 466th of 2,916), Average Commute (Minutes) (568th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,476th of 3,093), Median Income (1,383rd of 2,000), Poverty Rate (%) (1,990th of 3,094).

Population
1,344
3,048th highest of 3,094
Density
0.4
3,078th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-4.41%
2,769th highest of 3,094
Area
3,340
150th highest of 3,094
Region
West
Montana

At a glance

Median household income
$54,167
2,476th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$199,200
1,389th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$824
1,900th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
1.9%
3,064th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
15.4%
1,105th highest of 3,094
College degree
20.7%
1,791st highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
33.2%
2,433rd highest of 2,916
No health insurance
10.2%
1,508th highest of 2,916
Average commute
19 minutes
2,527th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
87.5%
1,420th highest of 3,094
Climate
44.2°F average
20°F in January, 71°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +80.2
89.0% Republican, 8.8% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Unemployment Rate (%)1.9%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 22nd of 3,094
  2. Adults with Diabetes (%)8.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 210th of 2,916
  3. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)31.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 319th of 3,094
  4. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)21.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 460th of 2,916
  5. Adults with Obesity (%)33.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 466th of 2,916
  6. Average Commute (Minutes)19.5
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    568th of 3,094
  7. Cooling Degree Days per Year532
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 608th of 3,050
  8. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$824
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,186th of 3,090
  9. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)18.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,128th of 2,916
  10. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)87.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,420th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)22.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,814th of 2,916
  2. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)67.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,795th of 2,916
  3. Heating Degree Days per Year8,076
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,763rd of 3,050
  4. Median Household Income$54,167
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,476th of 3,093
  5. Adults with Depression (%)26.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,096th of 2,916
  6. Median Income$54,167
    Poorest Counties
    1,383rd of 2,000
  7. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)19.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,958th of 2,916
  8. Poverty Rate (%)15.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,990th of 3,094
  9. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)20.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,791st of 3,094
  10. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$199,200
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,703rd of 3,092

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (53), weakest Economics (52). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 13 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

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    Compared on 10 of 13
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Quick answers

What is the population of Carter County, MT?
Carter County, MT has a population of 1,344, 3,048th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Carter County, MT rank best at?
Among US counties, Carter County, MT ranks best for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 22nd of 3,094); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 466th of 2,916); Average Commute (Minutes) (568th of 3,094).
Where does Carter County, MT rank worst?
Carter County, MT ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,476th of 3,093); Median Income (1,383rd of 2,000); Poverty Rate (%) (1,990th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Carter County, MT?
Rankodex ranks Carter County, MT on 35 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

35 metrics with a value for this place, in 8 topics