Prairie County

MT · Pop. 52,639 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Prairie County is a suburban county in MT with a population of approximately 52,639.

$/Acre: $2,353

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 112 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 91.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.33%

Combined Sales Tax0.33%

Cost of Living Index101.2

Median Household Income$91,791

Poverty Rate21.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,353

Median Home Price$253K

Acres for Sale2047

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season112 days

Annual Rainfall21 inches

Avg Summer High76°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,052 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)351 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K419

Property Crime /100K275

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyModerate