Jefferson County

MT · Pop. 120,489 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a suburban county in MT with a population of approximately 120,489.

$/Acre: $1,568

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 110 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 72.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.14%

Combined Sales Tax1.14%

Cost of Living Index93.9

Median Household Income$87,512

Poverty Rate14.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,568

Median Home Price$241K

Acres for Sale4359

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season110 days

Annual Rainfall22 inches

Avg Summer High77°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,841 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)190 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K544

Property Crime /100K423

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyModerate