Sheridan County
MT · Pop. 3,677 · Rural County
Sheridan County is a rural county in Montana, spanning 1,677 square miles with 3,677 residents at a density of 2.2 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on wheat, lentils, hay. A median home price of $112,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.29% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 3b with a 116-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.4°F and average winter lows of 3.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 13.2 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Sheridan Memorial Hospital is 5.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 87.8% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $112,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Sheridan Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 5.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on wheat, lentils, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 2.2 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.9% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- A 116-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 13.2 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Average winter lows of 3.3°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Sheridan County, MT is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 44/100
- Median home price
- $112k
- Property tax
- 1.29%
- Growing season
- 116 days (zone 3b)
- Annual rainfall
- 13.2"
- Broadband
- 87.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Sheridan Memorial Hospital, 5.3 mi
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Homesteading in Sheridan County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Sheridan County?
- Sheridan County is in USDA hardiness zone 3b with a 116-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.4°F, and average winter lows of 3.3°F. The established crops are wheat, lentils, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $112,000 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 87.8% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Sheridan Memorial Hospital is 5.3 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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