Flathead County

MT · Pop. 18,820 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Flathead County is a suburban county in MT with a population of approximately 18,820.

$/Acre: $905

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 110 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 31.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.71%

Combined Sales Tax1.71%

Cost of Living Index91

Median Household Income$46,999

Poverty Rate15.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$905

Median Home Price$144K

Acres for Sale4149

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season110 days

Annual Rainfall14.2 inches

Avg Summer High76°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,389 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)288 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K332

Property Crime /100K464

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyModerate