Treasure County
MT · Pop. 761 · Rural County
Treasure County is a rural county in Montana, spanning 978 square miles with 761 residents at a density of 0.8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on wheat, hay, barley. The median home price is $215,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.62%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 132-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.2°F and average winter lows of 12.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 13.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Rosebud Health Care Center Hospital is 29.1 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 25.5% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.62% holds annual carrying costs down.
- At 0.8 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.3% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 10.8% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 132-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 13.6 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Broadband reaches only 25.5% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Rosebud Health Care Center Hospital, is 29.1 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Treasure County, MT is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 18/100
- Median home price
- $215k
- Property tax
- 0.62%
- Growing season
- 132 days (zone 4b)
- Annual rainfall
- 13.6"
- Broadband
- 25.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Rosebud Health Care Center Hospital, 29.1 mi
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Homesteading in Treasure County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Treasure County?
- Treasure County is in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 132-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.2°F, and average winter lows of 12.8°F. The established crops are wheat, hay, barley.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $215,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.62%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 25.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Rosebud Health Care Center Hospital is 29.1 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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