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Best Counties for Families in Montana 2026

56 counties ranked by schools, safety, income, and affordability.

Top 5 Family Counties in Montana

1Treasure County
69.5
2Petroleum County
80.1
3Fallon County
72.4
4Golden Valley County
69.9
5McCone County
75.3

All 56 Family-Ranked Counties in Montana

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Treasure County, MT8469.5
2Petroleum County, MT8280.1
3Fallon County, MT7772.4
4Golden Valley County, MT7569.9
5McCone County, MT7175.3
6Powder River County, MT6967.7
7Blaine County, MT6954.1
8Carbon County, MT6864.8
9Teton County, MT6762.9
10Chouteau County, MT6765.7
11Wibaux County, MT6763.2
12Prairie County, MT6760.2
13Daniels County, MT6667.8
14Valley County, MT6656.1
15Madison County, MT6565.6
16Phillips County, MT6562.3
17Garfield County, MT6467.7
18Judith Basin County, MT6477.5
19Powell County, MT6259.5
20Rosebud County, MT6260.2
21Beaverhead County, MT6263
22Sweet Grass County, MT6264.6
23Carter County, MT6172.7
24Ravalli County, MT6058.4
25Jefferson County, MT5958
26Stillwater County, MT5958.9
27Liberty County, MT5857.1
28Meagher County, MT5765.5
29Fergus County, MT5656.6
30Richland County, MT5552.7
31Wheatland County, MT5563.2
32Custer County, MT5448
33Lincoln County, MT5457.7
34Sanders County, MT5460.6
35Toole County, MT5349.1
36Dawson County, MT5347.7
37Musselshell County, MT5259.7
38Roosevelt County, MT4946.6
39Glacier County, MT4752.6
40Sheridan County, MT4749.4
41Broadwater County, MT4654.5
42Pondera County, MT4651.5
43Granite County, MT4657.4
44Mineral County, MT4454.1
45Park County, MT4348.9
46Gallatin County, MT4044.2
47Lake County, MT3940.5
48Big Horn County, MT3942.9
49Deer Lodge County, MT3648.9
50Lewis and Clark County, MT3538.4
51Flathead County, MT3539.8
52Missoula County, MT3235.1
53Yellowstone County, MT3132.6
54Cascade County, MT2833.5
55Hill County, MT2734.1
56Silver Bow County, MT2636.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for families in Montana?

Based on our analysis of school quality, safety, income, and cost of living, Treasure County ranks as the top family county in Montana with a family score of 84.

How many counties in Montana are ranked for families?

We rank 56 counties in Montana for family suitability, scoring each on school quality (35%), safety (30%), income (20%), and cost of living (15%).

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.