Carbon County

MT · Pop. 44,953 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Carbon County is a suburban county in MT with a population of approximately 44,953.

$/Acre: $742

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 123 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 33.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.02%

Combined Sales Tax1.02%

Cost of Living Index93

Median Household Income$52,822

Poverty Rate15.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$742

Median Home Price$220K

Acres for Sale2616

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season123 days

Annual Rainfall25.9 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,369 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)370 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K293

Property Crime /100K304

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyModerate