Wheatland County

MT · Pop. 81,026 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Wheatland County is a suburban county in MT with a population of approximately 81,026.

$/Acre: $1,701

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 96 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 60.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.5%

Combined Sales Tax0.5%

Cost of Living Index96

Median Household Income$86,996

Poverty Rate19.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,701

Median Home Price$278K

Acres for Sale3309

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season96 days

Annual Rainfall13.5 inches

Avg Summer High75°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,045 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)374 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K387

Property Crime /100K457

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyModerate