About Carter
Carter, MT is a small unincorporated community located in central Montana.
Officially, Carter is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 2.9 square miles.
📰 Carter News Today
- Carter Burke Obituary Jul 9, 2026 Baxter Funeral Home · Jul 9
- Carter volunteer keeps food program going for local families Nonstop Local News Montana · Aug 11
- Montana State adds Carter Zollar, announces roster changes Bozeman Daily Chronicle · Jun 9
- How many people live in Carter County, MT? USAFacts · Apr 6
- Obituary for Larry D Carter marvineowensfuneralhome.com · Jul 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Carter Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Montana — one of 497 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Carter
- Carter City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Carter
- Carter School
- Knees School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMontana
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area2.9 sq mi
Coordinates47.7778, -110.9328