Treasure County

MT · Pop. 14,122 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Treasure County is a rural county in MT with a population of approximately 14,122.

$/Acre: $748

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 130 days

Broadband: 48%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 18.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.44%

Combined Sales Tax0.44%

Cost of Living Index98.6

Median Household Income$80,107

Poverty Rate15.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$748

Median Home Price$244K

Acres for Sale4653

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season130 days

Annual Rainfall14.1 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,959 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)292 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K733

Property Crime /100K868

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town28 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyStrong