Charlo

Census-designated place in Lake County, Montana

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Charlo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lake County, Montana, with 385 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,936 ft (895 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kicking Horse, 5.4 miles E.

About Charlo

Charlo (Salish: sallu) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, Montana, United States. The population was 385 at the 2020 census.

The town was named in 1918 after the Salish leader Chief Charlo. Previously it had been called Big Flat, Charlotte, and Tabor.

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Living in Charlo

Median household income
$40,469
Median home value
$210,800
Median rent
$843/mo
Median age
55.5
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Charlo, MT population

Charlo had 385 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census385
Density193 per sq mi (75 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Charlo at a glance

StateMontana (MT)
CountyLake County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population385 (2020)
Land area1.99 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation2,936 ft (895 m)
Coordinates47.4428° N, 114.1722° W
ZIP code59824
Census code (GEOID)3013900

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Charlo

What county is Charlo in?

Charlo is in Lake County, Montana.

What is the population of Charlo, MT?

385 people lived in Charlo at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Charlo, MT?

The ZIP code of Charlo is 59824.

What is the elevation of Charlo?

2,936 feet (895 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Charlo?

Kicking Horse (5.4 mi), Ronan (6.8 mi), St. Ignatius (9.3 mi), Old Agency (10.0 mi), Ravalli (11.2 mi).

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