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