Daniels County

MT · Pop. 189,903 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Daniels County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 189,903.

$/Acre: $3,971
Property Tax: 0.83%
Growing Season: 124 days
Broadband: 42%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 153.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%
Local Sales Tax0.73%
Combined Sales Tax0.73%
Cost of Living Index100.1
Median Household Income$62,087
Poverty Rate13.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,971
Median Home Price$406K
Acres for Sale765
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season124 days
Annual Rainfall19.8 inches
Avg Summer High77°F
Avg Winter Low5°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,871 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado2/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)141 ft
Water AvailabilityLimited
Solar (Avg PSH)4.9
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K293
Property Crime /100K196
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town13 miles
Nearest City62 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%
Ag EconomyWeak