Square Butte

Census-designated place in Chouteau County, Montana

Aerial view of Square Butte, Montana
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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.

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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$48,500
Median age
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Square Butte, MT population

Square Butte had 27 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census27
Density98 per sq mi (38 per km²)

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

Square Butte at a glance

StateMontana (MT)
CountyChouteau County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population27 (2020)
Land area0.27 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Elevation3,140 ft (957 m)
Coordinates47.5142° N, 110.1991° W
ZIP code59446
Census code (GEOID)3070600

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

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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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