Square Butte
Census-designated place in Chouteau County, Montana

Square Butte is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chouteau County, Montana, with 27 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,140 ft (957 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Geraldine, 6.8 miles NW.
- 27residents (2020 Census)
- 3,140 ftelevation · 957 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 98 / sq mipopulation density
- 59446ZIP code
About Square Butte
Square Butte is an unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Chouteau County, Montana, United States, named for the unique rock formation of the same name slightly southwest of the town. Square Butte is located along Montana Highway 80, 6.8 miles (10.9 km) south-southeast of Geraldine. As of the 2020 census, Square Butte had a population of 27.
The Square Butte Jail, Square Butte School, and West Quincy Granite Quarry, all of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, are located in Square Butte.
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- Median household income
- $48,500
- Median age
- 68.7
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Square Butte had 27 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27 |
|---|---|
| Density | 98 per sq mi (38 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Square Butte at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Chouteau County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 27 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.27 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,140 ft (957 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5142° N, 110.1991° W |
| ZIP code | 59446 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3070600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Square Butte
- Geraldine6.8 mi NW
- Coffee Creek12.6 mi SE
- Denton17.7 mi SE
- Geyser22.1 mi SW
- Surprise Creek Colony24.6 mi S
- Stanford25.0 mi S
- Highwood27.2 mi W
- Raynesford30.1 mi SW
- Danvers30.1 mi SE
- Deerfield Colony30.2 mi SE
- Windham30.3 mi S
- Fort Benton30.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Square Butte
What county is Square Butte in?
Square Butte is in Chouteau County, Montana.
What is the population of Square Butte, MT?
27 people lived in Square Butte at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Square Butte, MT?
The ZIP code of Square Butte is 59446.
What is the elevation of Square Butte?
3,140 feet (957 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Square Butte?
Geraldine (6.8 mi), Coffee Creek (12.6 mi), Denton (17.7 mi), Geyser (22.1 mi), Surprise Creek Colony (24.6 mi).
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