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