Garfield County

MT · Pop. 145,614 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Garfield County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 145,614.

$/Acre: $6,214

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 94 days

Broadband: 48%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 213.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.86%

Combined Sales Tax1.86%

Cost of Living Index91

Median Household Income$67,360

Poverty Rate18.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,214

Median Home Price$422K

Acres for Sale1261

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season94 days

Annual Rainfall26.1 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,877 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)233 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K474

Property Crime /100K329

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak