Sweet Grass County

MT · Pop. 80,296 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Sweet Grass County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 80,296.

$/Acre: $2,785

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 99 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 105.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.96%

Combined Sales Tax1.96%

Cost of Living Index93.5

Median Household Income$85,747

Poverty Rate13.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,785

Median Home Price$215K

Acres for Sale3913

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season99 days

Annual Rainfall17.9 inches

Avg Summer High75°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,947 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)108 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K394

Property Crime /100K458

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak