Judith Basin County

MT · Pop. 10,476 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Judith Basin County is a rural county in MT with a population of approximately 10,476.

$/Acre: $614

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 107 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 9.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.67%

Combined Sales Tax0.67%

Cost of Living Index93.6

Median Household Income$49,650

Poverty Rate10.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$614

Median Home Price$259K

Acres for Sale2044

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season107 days

Annual Rainfall24.2 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,349 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)351 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K586

Property Crime /100K572

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyStrong