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