Missoula County

MT · Pop. 175,316 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Missoula County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 175,316.

$/Acre: $2,773

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 112 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 128.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.81%

Combined Sales Tax0.81%

Cost of Living Index92.4

Median Household Income$50,349

Poverty Rate24.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,773

Median Home Price$320K

Acres for Sale4560

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season112 days

Annual Rainfall19.5 inches

Avg Summer High76°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation4,089 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)159 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K483

Property Crime /100K658

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyWeak