Fergus County

MT · Pop. 156,250 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Fergus County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 156,250.

$/Acre: $3,124

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 94 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 122.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.28%

Combined Sales Tax1.28%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$56,365

Poverty Rate21%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,124

Median Home Price$331K

Acres for Sale1567

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season94 days

Annual Rainfall19.9 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,404 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)368 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K500

Property Crime /100K541

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak