Liberty County

MT · Pop. 69,107 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Liberty County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 69,107.

$/Acre: $3,811

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 119 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 180.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.85%

Combined Sales Tax0.85%

Cost of Living Index100.1

Median Household Income$87,782

Poverty Rate20.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,811

Median Home Price$247K

Acres for Sale3596

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season119 days

Annual Rainfall25.6 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation4,184 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)163 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K433

Property Crime /100K407

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak