McCone County

MT · Pop. 27,619 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

McCone County is a suburban county in MT with a population of approximately 27,619.

$/Acre: $672

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 95 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 33.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.56%

Combined Sales Tax0.56%

Cost of Living Index97.4

Median Household Income$84,413

Poverty Rate9.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$672

Median Home Price$177K

Acres for Sale4409

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 Rainfall19 inches

Avg Summer High75°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,597 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)274 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K378

Property Crime /100K235

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyModerate