Montana · Off-grid & homestead potential

Teton County

66BoltScore / 100
#19 of 56 in Montana

Teton County is a strong bolthole (66/100). Its strengths are deep isolation — 218 mi to the nearest city and low natural-disaster risk. The trade-offs: a short, cold growing season (42°F avg).

How Teton County scores

Hazard Safety81
Freedom80
Food11
Isolation100
Sovereignty71
Water47
Affordability70
$361kTypical home
0.8%Property tax
$1,825Land / acre
17.2"Annual rain
14.1% of yrsSevere drought
218 miNearest metro
2.8People / sq mi
22.8%Federal land
42°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Teton County, Montana

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

Teton County is a strong bolthole (66/100). Its strengths: deep isolation — 218 mi to the nearest city and low natural-disaster risk. Watch-outs: a short, cold growing season (42°F avg).

How much does land cost in Teton County, Montana?

Land in Teton County runs about $1,825 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Teton County?

Teton County gets about 17.2" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 14.1% of years.

How remote is Teton County?

The nearest major metro is about 218 miles away, and population density is 2.8 people per square mile.

How Teton compares in Montana

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