Phillips County

MT · Pop. 146,274 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Phillips County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 146,274.

$/Acre: $4,178

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 115 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 199.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.05%

Combined Sales Tax0.05%

Cost of Living Index101.4

Median Household Income$61,138

Poverty Rate25.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,178

Median Home Price$442K

Acres for Sale848

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season115 days

Annual Rainfall27 inches

Avg Summer High76°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,865 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)119 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K334

Property Crime /100K459

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyWeak