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