Gallatin County, Montana
Among the top 25% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 5% for walkability
- bottom 2% for comfortable days
Gallatin County is a county in Montana with about 120,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and summer humidity. It rates lower on cost of living and comfortable days.
Official websitegallatin.mt.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 1.9 in0.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$83k90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$63kbetter than 4% of US counties
Home Value$527k98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 6% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 7% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.65%better than 70% of US counties
Income Tax5.90%better than 24% of US counties
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.00%better than 39% of US counties
Unemployment2.1%better than 93% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)22°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)67°F5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation16.8 in8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall79.3 inbetter than 4% of US counties
Sunny Days225 daysbetter than 36% of US counties
Summer Humidity47°Fbetter than 94% of US counties
Comfortable Days23 daysbetter than 2% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk81.0better than 19% of US counties
Air Quality26 AQIbetter than 92% of US counties
School Quality49.1better than 37% of US counties
Violent Crime852/100kbetter than 45% of US counties
Property Crime1295/100kbetter than 33% of US counties
Community
Population119,68584th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1630th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0987th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.7%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.4%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.3%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.4%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.2%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 88% of US counties
Walkability10.9/20better than 95% of US counties
Airport Distance272 mibetter than 7% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.4%better than 93% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.42better than 28% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 14% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Gallatin County an affordable place to live?
- Gallatin County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $63k, better than 4% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Gallatin County?
- The median home value in Gallatin County is $527k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Gallatin County?
- Median household income in Gallatin County is $83k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Gallatin County?
- Median gross rent in Gallatin County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Gallatin County safe?
- Gallatin County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 852/100k (better than 45%). Property crime is 1295/100k.
- What is the weather like in Gallatin County?
- Gallatin County averages 67°F in July and 22°F in January, with 16.8 in of annual precipitation and about 225 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Gallatin County?
- Public-school quality in Gallatin County is below average, scoring better than 37% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Gallatin County?
- The average one-way commute in Gallatin County is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)