Powell County

MT · Pop. 24,787 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Powell County is a rural county in MT with a population of approximately 24,787.

$/Acre: $755

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 120 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 23.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.76%

Combined Sales Tax0.76%

Cost of Living Index99.1

Median Household Income$52,517

Poverty Rate11.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$755

Median Home Price$132K

Acres for Sale4521

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season120 days

Annual Rainfall19.7 inches

Avg Summer High76°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation4,033 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)247 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K782

Property Crime /100K1085

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyStrong