Paradise Found: The Ultimate County To Live In Montana

What's The Best County To Live In Montana?

I've lived in Montana for over 24 years now, and in that time I've only lived in Cascade County.

I love it here, but if I could pack up and move, I wouldn't be opposed to starting a new chapter of my life in a few other counties.

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Recent Survey Names This The Best Montana County

The website 24/7 Wall Street has recently conducted a survey and looked over the data to find the best county to live in for each state in America.

The county they came up with for Montana is one that has seen quite a bit of change over the last two decades, with some arguing it's for the worst.

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Why Gallatin County Is Montana's Best County To Live In

That's right Gallatin County has been named the best county to live in for 2024.

So, what about this place makes it better than any other county?

There are three reasons, to be exact. Average life expectancy, education, and income, when combined, put this county at the top of the list.

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The Secret To Gallatin Counties Success

When it comes to life expectancy, Gallatin residents live to be 80.3, almost a full 6 years more than the rest of the state.

They also almost double the state percentage for those with a bachelor's degree, with 45.6% of residents having one.

Finally income, residents of this county can expect to make on average $90,618, or over 31,000 more than the median income for the whole state.

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Not Everyone Is Happy With The Recent Popularity

Bozeman, the county seat, once used to be thought of as a sleepy cattle town; today, it's nicknamed "BozeAngeles."

Today, the town is unrecognizable to a large percentage of Montana residents, and as such, it takes the brunt of scorn from those who yearn for a slower-paced state.

So while Gallatin County might be the best county to live in, plenty of residents would tell you that it's not what it used to be, and good luck being able to afford the cost of living.

LOOK: The Top 10 Highest Property Tax Counties In Montana

Property taxes are going up all over the state but these 10 counties are paying more than anyone else in the state.

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KEEP READING: The Top 10 Lowest Property Tax Counties In Montana

Property taxes are going up all over the state but these 10 counties are paying less than anyone else in the state.

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SEE The 15 Drunkest Counties In Montana

Thanks to the information from County Health Rankings, we were able to determine these Montana counties have the highest prevalence of excessive drinking. Alcohol-impaired driving deaths were used to break a tie.

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CHECK IT OUT: These Are The Top 10 Least Educated Counties in Montana

These counties in Montana can be considered the least educated, as they have the lowest percentage of population with a Bachelor's degree or higher. All information courtesy of Stacker.

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