Cascade County

MT · Pop. 81,990 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Cascade County is a suburban county in MT with a population of approximately 81,990.

$/Acre: $1,678

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 122 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 56/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.29%

Combined Sales Tax0.29%

Cost of Living Index100.3

Median Household Income$69,541

Poverty Rate20.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,678

Median Home Price$344K

Acres for Sale388

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season122 days

Annual Rainfall13.2 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,894 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)202 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K482

Property Crime /100K443

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate