Welcome to Teton County

Published: 2022
By Jenn

Teton County territory springs from the foothills of the Rocky Mountain Front and extends eastward onto the plains of North Central Montana. With just over 6,000 residents in 2,272 square miles (2.7 persons/square mile), an authentic rural way of life is alive and well here. As further proof, Teton’s 6,100 people are outnumbered by 6,300 sheep and 45,000 cattle. Ranching and farming remain the lifeblood of our community, with winter and spring wheat, barley, peas, chickpeas, and lentils as the major crop commodities. Additionally, we are the gateway community to the Bob Marshall Wilderness and a hospitable stop on the road to Glacier National Park and other jewels in the region known as the Crown of the Continent. Teton County MSU Extension has four staff members offering a wide array of programs to support local residents, including a 4-H youth development program with more than 160 members.