Dawson County

MT · Pop. 9,056 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Dawson County is a rural county in MT with a population of approximately 9,056.

$/Acre: $889

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 129 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 7.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.09%

Combined Sales Tax1.09%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$64,153

Poverty Rate22.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$889

Median Home Price$118K

Acres for Sale4272

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season129 days

Annual Rainfall19.1 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,886 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)240 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K718

Property Crime /100K666

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town26 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyStrong