Roosevelt County
MT · Pop. 10,665 · Rural County
Roosevelt County is a rural county in Montana, spanning 2,355 square miles with 10,665 residents at a density of 4.5 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on wheat, hay, lentils. A median home price of $119,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.29% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 131-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.4°F and average winter lows of 3.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 14.1 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Poplar Community Hospital is 14.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 86.5% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $119,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A strong agricultural economy built on wheat, hay, lentils means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 4.5 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 131-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 14.1 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- A poverty rate of 30.6% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- Average winter lows of 3.7°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Roosevelt County, MT is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 36/100
- Median home price
- $119k
- Property tax
- 1.29%
- Growing season
- 131 days (zone 4a)
- Annual rainfall
- 14.1"
- Broadband
- 86.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Poplar Community Hospital, 14.7 mi
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Homesteading in Roosevelt County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Roosevelt County?
- Roosevelt County is in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 131-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.4°F, and average winter lows of 3.7°F. The established crops are wheat, hay, lentils.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $119,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.29%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 86.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Poplar Community Hospital is 14.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 3 hospitals 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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