About Dutton
Dutton is a tiny community in northern Montana, home to 314 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Dutton holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 981 residents per square mile.
📰 Dutton News Today
- Gov. Gianforte Selects Dutton/Brady School for National Christmas Tree Display State of Montana Newsroom (.gov) · Apr 23
- Arne Lewis Pedersen Obituary Nov 10, 2025 Allen Mortuaries · Nov 10
- New social hot spot open in Dutton Choteau Acantha · Jul 8
- Obituary: Robert Stephens KRTV · Jul 7
- Cole Hauser says his family helped shape Montana as fans follow Taylor Sheridan from Treasure State to Texas Fox News · Jul 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dutton Unique
- Positioned in northern Montana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Montana — one of 497 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dutton
- Golden Harvest Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Dutton
- Dutton/Brady Elementary
- Dutton/Brady High School
- Dutton/Brady Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMontana
TypeTown
Population (2024)314
Rank in state#92 of 127
Land area0.32 sq mi
Density981/sq mi
Coordinates47.8475, -111.7143