Beaverhead County

MT · Pop. 185,724 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Beaverhead County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 185,724.

$/Acre: $4,494

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 113 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 206.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.71%

Combined Sales Tax0.71%

Cost of Living Index98.4

Median Household Income$67,038

Poverty Rate10.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,494

Median Home Price$274K

Acres for Sale3607

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season113 days

Annual Rainfall28.9 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,663 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)214 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K465

Property Crime /100K469

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak