Gallatin County

MT · Pop. 15,545 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Gallatin County is a rural county in MT with a population of approximately 15,545.

$/Acre: $875

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 116 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 19/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 Tax0.57%

Combined Sales Tax0.57%

Cost of Living Index96.6

Median Household Income$64,914

Poverty Rate20.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$875

Median Home Price$234K

Acres for Sale621

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season116 days

Annual Rainfall18 inches

Avg Summer High77°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,720 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)194 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K689

Property Crime /100K893

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyStrong