Sanders County

MT · Pop. 12,855 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Sanders County is a rural county in MT with a population of approximately 12,855.

$/Acre: $837

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 107 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 21.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.2%

Combined Sales Tax1.2%

Cost of Living Index97.2

Median Household Income$39,387

Poverty Rate11.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$837

Median Home Price$294K

Acres for Sale2434

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season107 days

Annual Rainfall16.2 inches

Avg Summer High75°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,671 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)240 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K742

Property Crime /100K818

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyStrong