Richland County

MT · Pop. 27,406 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Richland County is a rural county in MT with a population of approximately 27,406.

$/Acre: $882

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 133 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 15.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.34%

Combined Sales Tax1.34%

Cost of Living Index90.5

Median Household Income$66,057

Poverty Rate14.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$882

Median Home Price$210K

Acres for Sale2319

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season133 days

Annual Rainfall23.6 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation4,292 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)205 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K609

Property Crime /100K772

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town25 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyStrong