Montana · Off-grid & homestead potential

Fallon County

71BoltScore / 100
#6 of 56 in Montana

Fallon County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths are deep isolation — 199 mi to the nearest city and low natural-disaster risk. The trade-offs: a short, cold growing season (43.7°F avg) and modest rainfall (15.5″/yr).

How Fallon County scores

Hazard Safety95
Freedom87
Food16
Isolation100
Sovereignty78
Water33
Affordability90
$196kTypical home
0.6%Property tax
$1,043Land / acre
15.5"Annual rain
13.4% of yrsSevere drought
199 miNearest metro
1.8People / sq mi
11.2%Federal land
43.7°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Fallon County, Montana

Is Fallon County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Fallon County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths: deep isolation — 199 mi to the nearest city and low natural-disaster risk. Watch-outs: a short, cold growing season (43.7°F avg) and modest rainfall (15.5″/yr).

How much does land cost in Fallon County, Montana?

Land in Fallon County runs about $1,043 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Fallon County?

Fallon County gets about 15.5" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 13.4% of years.

How remote is Fallon County?

The nearest major metro is about 199 miles away, and population density is 1.8 people per square mile.

How Fallon compares in Montana

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