Deer Lodge County

MT · Pop. 9,930 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Deer Lodge County is a rural county in MT with a population of approximately 9,930.

$/Acre: $743

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 122 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 16.5/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 Tax0.34%

Combined Sales Tax0.34%

Cost of Living Index103.6

Median Household Income$51,625

Poverty Rate15.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$743

Median Home Price$169K

Acres for Sale133

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season122 days

Annual Rainfall18.6 inches

Avg Summer High75°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,681 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)243 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K574

Property Crime /100K680

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town25 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyStrong