Ravalli County

MT · Pop. 109,189 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Ravalli County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 109,189.

$/Acre: $3,311

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 135 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 134.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.18%

Combined Sales Tax1.18%

Cost of Living Index90.3

Median Household Income$71,876

Poverty Rate13.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,311

Median Home Price$265K

Acres for Sale4169

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season135 days

Annual Rainfall22.7 inches

Avg Summer High76°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,364 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)192 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K369

Property Crime /100K326

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak