Granite County

MT · Pop. 22,424 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Granite County is a suburban county in MT with a population of approximately 22,424.

$/Acre: $1,271

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 94 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 60.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.64%

Combined Sales Tax0.64%

Cost of Living Index97.7

Median Household Income$89,631

Poverty Rate22.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,271

Median Home Price$155K

Acres for Sale779

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season94 days

Annual Rainfall18.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation4,281 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)390 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K431

Property Crime /100K422

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyModerate