Wibaux County
MT · Pop. 1,148 · Rural County
Wibaux County is a rural county in Montana, spanning 890 square miles with 1,148 residents at a density of 1.3 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, wheat, lentils. The median home price is $92,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.71%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 112-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.5°F and average winter lows of 8.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 14.5 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Glendive Medical Center is 22.9 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.2% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.71% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $92,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 96.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 1.3 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.1% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- A 112-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 14.5 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- The nearest hospital, Glendive Medical Center, is 22.9 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Average winter lows of 8.2°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Wibaux County, MT is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 54/100
- Median home price
- $92k
- Property tax
- 0.71%
- Growing season
- 112 days (zone 4a)
- Annual rainfall
- 14.5"
- Broadband
- 96.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Glendive Medical Center, 22.9 mi
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Homesteading in Wibaux County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Wibaux County?
- Wibaux County is in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 112-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.5°F, and average winter lows of 8.2°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, lentils.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $92,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.71%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 96.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Glendive Medical Center is 22.9 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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