Sheridan County

MT · Pop. 134,926 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Sheridan County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 134,926.

$/Acre: $5,614

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 127 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 206.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.07%

Combined Sales Tax0.07%

Cost of Living Index95.4

Median Household Income$44,554

Poverty Rate19.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,614

Median Home Price$378K

Acres for Sale4883

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season127 days

Annual Rainfall14.2 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,591 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)204 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K430

Property Crime /100K568

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak