Valley County

MT · Pop. 149,861 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Valley County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 149,861.

$/Acre: $6,564

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 108 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 292.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.86%

Combined Sales Tax1.86%

Cost of Living Index94

Median Household Income$69,800

Poverty Rate15.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,564

Median Home Price$380K

Acres for Sale1858

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season108 days

Annual Rainfall26.7 inches

Avg Summer High75°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,741 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)240 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K279

Property Crime /100K241

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak