Big Horn County

MT · Pop. 156,065 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Big Horn County is a suburban county in MT with a population of approximately 156,065.

$/Acre: $2,398

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 135 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 96/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.13%

Combined Sales Tax1.13%

Cost of Living Index94.9

Median Household Income$69,257

Poverty Rate23.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,398

Median Home Price$228K

Acres for Sale2314

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season135 days

Annual Rainfall20.4 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,734 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)111 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K418

Property Crime /100K322

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyModerate