Custer County

MT · Pop. 69,953 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Custer County is a suburban county in MT with a population of approximately 69,953.

$/Acre: $1,252

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 135 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 44.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.91%

Combined Sales Tax0.91%

Cost of Living Index91.7

Median Household Income$72,080

Poverty Rate23.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,252

Median Home Price$231K

Acres for Sale922

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season135 days

Annual Rainfall18.6 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,192 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)196 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K519

Property Crime /100K440

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate