Lincoln County

MT · Pop. 23,998 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a rural county in MT with a population of approximately 23,998.

$/Acre: $857
Property Tax: 0.83%
Growing Season: 124 days
Broadband: 70%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 14.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%
Local Sales Tax1.29%
Combined Sales Tax1.29%
Cost of Living Index94.3
Median Household Income$83,330
Poverty Rate22.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$857
Median Home Price$206K
Acres for Sale2653
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season124 days
Annual Rainfall14.2 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low6°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,801 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado1/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)216 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.6
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K668
Property Crime /100K676
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town26 miles
Nearest City62 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%
Ag EconomyStrong