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