Charlo
Census-designated place in Lake County, Montana

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.
- 385residents (2020 Census)
- 2,936 ftelevation · 895 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 193 / sq mipopulation density
- 59824ZIP code
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 had 385 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 385 |
|---|---|
| Density | 193 per sq mi (75 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Charlo at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 385 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.99 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,936 ft (895 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4428° N, 114.1722° W |
| ZIP code | 59824 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3013900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Charlo
- Kicking Horse5.4 mi E
- Ronan6.8 mi NE
- St. Ignatius9.3 mi SE
- Old Agency10.0 mi SW
- Ravalli11.2 mi S
- Pablo11.6 mi N
- Sčilíp12.3 mi SW
- Kerr16.2 mi N
- Turtle Lake16.2 mi N
- Polson17.0 mi N
- Jette19.0 mi N
- Arlee19.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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