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A town of 268. A typical home worth about $308K.
Population
268
residents
Typical home
$308K
+7.4% in a year
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
50.4
years
Jobs based here
73
A commuter town
What makes Dutton stand out
The 2 things Dutton does most differently from other towns.
Small town
268 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Weather
Forecast →46°
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Local news
All →- Fairfield vs Shelby - Boys Junior Varsity Football 09/28/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 22
- Dutton/Brady vs CJI - Boys Junior Varsity Football 09/21/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 21
- Dutton/Brady vs CJI - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/24/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 16
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
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Housing
A typical Dutton home is worth about $308K
The typical Dutton home is worth about $308,000, up 7.4% in a year, 35% below the Montana typical home.
$308KZillow home value
Typical home value
Dutton$308K
Montana$472K
+7.4%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Dutton
Most working residents leave Dutton for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Great Falls (27%), Choteau (8%) and Helena (5%). Half commute less than 30 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Dutton4%
Great Falls27%
Choteau8%
Helena5%
Power4%
30 mi
median commute distance
73
jobs based in Dutton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Dutton’s public schools outperform 29% of Montana districts
The public schools Dutton’s kids attend trail 71% of Montana’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutton/Brady Elementary | PK–8 | 36 | B |
| Dutton/Brady Middle School | 7–8 | 15 | Not graded |
| Dutton/Brady High School | 9–12 | 25 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MT on state testsAll 3 schools →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Dutton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
48″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter13–36°
Spring29–55°
Summer48–79°
Fall31–57°
Sep 22
typical first frost
May 20
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Dutton is
Dutton beats the Montana average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
32 measures vs. Montana
3 better21 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Dutton | MT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.1% | 73.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 6.6% |
Benefis Teton Medical Center
22.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Dutton for work
Where Dutton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
73jobs based in Dutton
4%of working residents work in town
30 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Dutton
Town in Montana, United States
Dutton is a town in Teton County, Montana, United States. The population was 303 at the 2020 census. The town was named for Charles E. Dutton, a general agent for Great Northern Railway. The town was originally a station on the branch line between Great Falls and Conrad.
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- Population
- 303
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,727 ft
- ZIP code
- 59433
- Area code
- 406
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