Broadwater County

MT · Pop. 71,111 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Broadwater County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 71,111.

$/Acre: $2,175

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 119 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 104.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.44%

Combined Sales Tax1.44%

Cost of Living Index93.2

Median Household Income$81,898

Poverty Rate10.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,175

Median Home Price$325K

Acres for Sale3881

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season119 days

Annual Rainfall24.9 inches

Avg Summer High75°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,427 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)212 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K446

Property Crime /100K496

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak