Stillwater County

MT · Pop. 140,576 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Stillwater County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 140,576.

$/Acre: $2,931

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 107 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 111.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.52%

Combined Sales Tax0.52%

Cost of Living Index99.4

Median Household Income$36,433

Poverty Rate16.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,931

Median Home Price$315K

Acres for Sale3958

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season107 days

Annual Rainfall21 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,319 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)200 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K581

Property Crime /100K611

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyWeak