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