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