Powder River County

MT · Pop. 118,659 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Powder River County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 118,659.

$/Acre: $3,611

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 121 days

Broadband: 32%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 136.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.5%

Combined Sales Tax0.5%

Cost of Living Index92

Median Household Income$85,385

Poverty Rate17.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,611

Median Home Price$293K

Acres for Sale1474

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season121 days

Annual Rainfall28.5 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation4,273 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)287 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K335

Property Crime /100K365

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak