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