Blaine County

MT · Pop. 133,521 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Blaine County is a suburban county in MT with a population of approximately 133,521.

$/Acre: $2,128
Property Tax: 0.83%
Growing Season: 95 days
Broadband: 60%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 82.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%
Local Sales Tax0.92%
Combined Sales Tax0.92%
Cost of Living Index102.9
Median Household Income$69,808
Poverty Rate9.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,128
Median Home Price$315K
Acres for Sale4997
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season95 days
Annual Rainfall23.6 inches
Avg Summer High80°F
Avg Winter Low12°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,128 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado2/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)319 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K480
Property Crime /100K543
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town9 miles
Nearest City20 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%
Ag EconomyModerate