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ZIP Code 59520

Chouteau, Montana

FIPS 59520

Juniper

ZIP Code 59520 is in the bottom 3% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$204,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

98.3

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,261

Median Age

43.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$204,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,532

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.28

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$563

Lower than 75%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

28.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

180

Annual Precipitation (in)

13.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

68.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

98.3

Higher than 97%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 59520: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 59520?
The median home value in ZIP Code 59520 is $204,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 59520?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 59520 is $1,532, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 59520 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 59520 cost about 3.28× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 59520?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 59520 is $563 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 59520?
ZIP Code 59520 averages 45.1°F year-round, summer highs near 82.2°F, winter lows around 12.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 68.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 59520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 59520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.3 (higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →