Madison County

MT · Pop. 146,459 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Madison County is a suburban county in MT with a population of approximately 146,459.

$/Acre: $2,348

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 95 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 91.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.21%

Combined Sales Tax1.21%

Cost of Living Index101.9

Median Household Income$85,666

Poverty Rate14.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,348

Median Home Price$349K

Acres for Sale4009

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season95 days

Annual Rainfall28 inches

Avg Summer High77°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,346 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)209 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K291

Property Crime /100K347

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyModerate