Petroleum County

MT · Pop. 51,088 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Petroleum County is a suburban county in MT with a population of approximately 51,088.

$/Acre: $2,516

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 96 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 84.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.13%

Combined Sales Tax0.13%

Cost of Living Index92.5

Median Household Income$70,392

Poverty Rate21.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,516

Median Home Price$229K

Acres for Sale2822

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season96 days

Annual Rainfall20.3 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,727 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)363 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K422

Property Crime /100K346

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyModerate