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