Musselshell County

MT · Pop. 125,834 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Musselshell County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 125,834.

$/Acre: $4,833

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 91 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 182.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.21%

Combined Sales Tax0.21%

Cost of Living Index97.8

Median Household Income$83,080

Poverty Rate21.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,833

Median Home Price$396K

Acres for Sale568

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season91 days

Annual Rainfall12.1 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,206 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)231 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K578

Property Crime /100K767

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak