Silver Bow County

MT · Pop. 82,906 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Silver Bow County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 82,906.

$/Acre: $6,224
Property Tax: 0.83%
Growing Season: 95 days
Broadband: 50%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 217.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%
Local Sales Tax1.09%
Combined Sales Tax1.09%
Cost of Living Index96.4
Median Household Income$47,184
Poverty Rate14.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,224
Median Home Price$385K
Acres for Sale3138
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season95 days
Annual Rainfall23.1 inches
Avg Summer High77°F
Avg Winter Low7°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,929 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado1/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)336 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.4
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K387
Property Crime /100K273
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City58 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%
Ag EconomyWeak