Liberty County
MT · Pop. 1,968 · Rural County
Liberty County, Montana covers 1,430 square miles with a population of 1,968 and a density of 1.4 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on wheat, lentils, barley. The median home price is $117,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.03%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 113-day growing season, average summer highs of 80.1°F and average winter lows of 5°F. Annual rainfall averages 11.1 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Liberty Medical Center is 4.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 85.4% of homes.
Pros
- A median home price of $117,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Liberty Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 4.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on wheat, lentils, barley means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 1.4 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.2% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- A 113-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 11.1 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- A poverty rate of 25.5% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- Average winter lows of 5°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Liberty County, MT is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 56/100
- Median home price
- $117k
- Property tax
- 1.03%
- Growing season
- 113 days (zone 4a)
- Annual rainfall
- 11.1"
- Broadband
- 85.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Liberty Medical Center, 4.5 mi
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Homesteading in Liberty County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Liberty County?
- Liberty County is in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 113-day growing season, average summer highs of 80.1°F, and average winter lows of 5°F. The established crops are wheat, lentils, barley.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $117,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.03%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 85.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Liberty Medical Center is 4.5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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