Glacier County

MT · Pop. 54,501 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Glacier County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 54,501.

$/Acre: $2,720
Property Tax: 0.83%
Growing Season: 90 days
Broadband: 61%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 113.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%
Local Sales Tax0.75%
Combined Sales Tax0.75%
Cost of Living Index94.2
Median Household Income$59,118
Poverty Rate14.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,720
Median Home Price$259K
Acres for Sale4353
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season90 days
Annual Rainfall19.2 inches
Avg Summer High80°F
Avg Winter Low16°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation4,205 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado1/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)371 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K378
Property Crime /100K365
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town20 miles
Nearest City59 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%
Ag EconomyWeak