Lincoln County is located in the far northwestern corner of Montana, along the Idaho and Canadian borders, with extensive frontage on Lake Koocanusa and the Kootenai River system. Established in 1909 from part of Flathead County, it developed around timber extraction and cross-border trade routes in the Kootenai region. The county is small in population (roughly 20,000 residents) and is characterized by a predominantly rural settlement pattern, with most communities concentrated in river valleys and along U.S. Highway 93. Forested mountains, valleys, and large reservoirs define the landscape, and public lands and managed forests play a major role in land use. The economy has historically centered on logging and wood products, with additional activity in outdoor recreation, services, and cross-border commerce. Cultural life reflects a mix of small-town institutions and regional traditions tied to the northern Rockies. The county seat is Libby.
Lincoln County Local Demographic Profile
Lincoln County is located in the far northwestern corner of Montana along the Canadian border, within the state’s Kootenai region. The county seat is Libby, and local government information is available via the Lincoln County official website.
Population Size
According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Lincoln County, Montana, county-level population figures are published by the Census Bureau and updated with the most recent available estimates and decennial counts. Exact values vary by reference year (e.g., 2020 decennial census vs. annual estimates), and the QuickFacts table presents the official figures for the selected vintage.
Age & Gender
Age distribution and sex composition for Lincoln County are reported in the county’s QuickFacts profile published by the U.S. Census Bureau, including standard age brackets (such as under 18, 18–64, and 65 and older) and the shares of the population that are female and male. The QuickFacts table provides the official percentages associated with the current release.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Lincoln County’s racial categories (e.g., White, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, and Two or More Races) and ethnicity (Hispanic or Latino, of any race) are reported in the U.S. Census Bureau’s Lincoln County QuickFacts. The QuickFacts presentation reflects the Census Bureau’s current county-level tabulation for these categories.
Household and Housing Data
Household and housing indicators for Lincoln County—such as number of households, average household size, owner-occupied housing rate, housing unit counts, and related measures—are published in the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile for Lincoln County. These figures are presented as official Census Bureau tabulations for the most recent available reporting periods (including ACS-derived measures where applicable).
Email Usage
Lincoln County, Montana is a large, mountainous, forested border county with low population density, which increases last‑mile network costs and leaves many residents reliant on slower or less reliable fixed-wireline and wireless links, shaping day‑to‑day digital communication.
Direct county-level email usage statistics are generally not published; email access is therefore summarized using proxy indicators such as internet subscriptions, device availability, and demographic structure from the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov).
Digital access indicators: American Community Survey tables on household internet subscription (including broadband categories) and computer ownership provide the best standardized proxies for routine email access; these measures are commonly used to infer the share of households able to use email reliably.
Age distribution: ACS age profiles for Lincoln County can indicate adoption patterns because older age groups typically show lower rates of online account use and higher need for assistance, which can reduce email uptake and frequency.
Gender distribution: ACS sex composition is available, but gender differences are typically less predictive of basic email adoption than age and broadband/device access.
Connectivity limitations: The county’s terrain and dispersed housing constrain fiber and cable expansion; service availability constraints are documented in the FCC National Broadband Map and federal deployment reporting such as USDA ReConnect.
Mobile Phone Usage
Lincoln County is in northwestern Montana along the Idaho and Canada borders, with Libby and Eureka as the primary population centers. The county is predominantly rural and heavily forested, with mountain terrain (Cabinet and Purcell ranges) and large areas of public land. These physical and settlement characteristics contribute to uneven mobile signal propagation, limited tower siting options in valleys and remote areas, and longer backhaul distances compared with Montana’s more urbanized counties. Basic geographic and population context is available from Census.gov (data.census.gov) and county descriptions via the Lincoln County, Montana official website.
Key distinction: network availability vs. household adoption
- Network availability refers to where mobile operators report service as technically available (coverage footprints for 4G LTE, 5G, and mobile broadband).
- Household adoption refers to whether residents actually subscribe to and use mobile service (including smartphone ownership, mobile-only households, and mobile broadband subscriptions).
County-level data often exists for availability (coverage reporting), while adoption measures are more commonly published at state or larger-area geographies and may not be reliably available at the county level.
Mobile penetration or access indicators (where available)
Household adoption (limited county-specific measures)
- County-level, survey-based estimates of smartphone ownership and mobile-only status are not consistently published for Lincoln County specifically in standard federal releases. The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey focuses on internet subscription types (including cellular data plans) but detailed, reliable county-level breakdowns can be limited by sample size and margins of error in sparsely populated areas.
- The most direct federal source to check for Lincoln County household internet subscription categories (including “cellular data plan”) is the U.S. Census Bureau’s tables accessed through Census.gov. Interpretations at the county level should account for sampling variability typical in rural counties.
Availability and infrastructure indicators (more commonly available)
- The primary public, nationwide source for reported mobile broadband availability is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection and National Broadband Map:
- FCC National Broadband Map (provider-reported availability by technology and location, including mobile coverage layers).
- Methodology and data notes are available through the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection materials on the FCC Broadband Data page.
- Montana’s statewide broadband planning and mapping resources also summarize coverage and connectivity challenges, with context relevant to rural counties:
Mobile internet usage patterns (4G/5G availability)
Reported 4G LTE availability
- 4G LTE is generally the baseline mobile broadband technology across rural Montana and is typically the most geographically extensive layer in carrier deployments. In Lincoln County, coverage is commonly strongest along primary highways, within and near Libby and Eureka, and in valley corridors where towers can serve population clusters.
- Location-level and area-level views of LTE coverage by provider are available via the FCC National Broadband Map. The map distinguishes coverage by provider and includes modelled/reported service footprints rather than measured performance.
Reported 5G availability
- 5G availability in rural, mountainous counties tends to be more spatially limited than LTE, with deployments often concentrated around towns, higher-traffic corridors, and locations where backhaul and site access support upgrades. The FCC map provides the most consistent public reference for reported 5G availability layers by provider:
- County-level generalizations about 5G use (as opposed to availability) are not typically published in official datasets; actual usage depends on device capabilities, plan types, and local signal quality.
Performance and reliability considerations (availability vs. experience)
- Availability reporting does not equal consistent user experience. In mountainous terrain, signal can vary sharply over short distances due to line-of-sight constraints, forest cover, and canyon/valley effects. Network congestion can also affect speeds in peak periods even where coverage exists.
- Public crowd-sourced performance datasets exist but are not official statistical measures; this overview relies on official availability mapping and acknowledges that measured speeds and consistency can differ from mapped availability.
Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)
- Smartphones are the dominant end-user device type nationally and statewide, and are typically the primary means of mobile internet access in rural areas where fixed broadband availability can be constrained. However, county-specific device-type shares (smartphone vs. flip phone vs. hotspot vs. fixed wireless customer premises equipment) are not routinely published in an official, county-resolved format.
- The most directly relevant official indicator for mobile-based connectivity at the household level is the Census/ACS category for households with a cellular data plan (often representing smartphone-based access, sometimes combined with hotspots). This is accessible through Census.gov but may require careful table selection and attention to margins of error for small populations.
- For institutional and enterprise connectivity (public safety, schools, healthcare), device ecosystems also include dedicated radios and specialized modems; those are generally outside standard household surveys and not comprehensively enumerated at the county level.
Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Lincoln County
Rural settlement pattern and terrain
- Low population density and dispersed residences increase per-subscriber infrastructure cost and reduce incentives for dense tower grids. Coverage tends to align with population clusters and transport corridors rather than evenly covering all backcountry areas.
- Mountainous, forested terrain produces shadowing and inconsistent reception, particularly away from valleys and road networks. This affects both voice reliability and mobile broadband continuity.
Cross-border and remote-area dynamics
- Proximity to Idaho and Canada can create coverage transitions near borders and remote areas where fewer domestic sites serve large land areas. Availability layers on the FCC National Broadband Map provide the most consistent view of reported provider footprints in these areas.
Socioeconomic and service substitution factors (data limitations noted)
- In rural counties, mobile service can function as a substitute for fixed broadband where wired options are limited or expensive; however, the extent of substitution in Lincoln County specifically is not definitively quantified in standard public releases.
- The ACS household internet subscription tables on Census.gov are the primary official source to compare fixed subscription types (cable, fiber, DSL, satellite, fixed wireless) against cellular data plans at the county level, acknowledging sampling uncertainty.
Summary of what is known vs. not available at county resolution
- Known / commonly available at county resolution: provider-reported 4G/5G availability footprints and related availability layers via the FCC National Broadband Map; county geography and demographics via Census.gov; statewide broadband context via Montana Broadband.
- Not consistently available at county resolution (or not reliably precise due to small samples): definitive smartphone ownership rates; detailed device mix (smartphones vs. feature phones vs. hotspots) by county; direct measures of 4G vs. 5G usage (as opposed to availability) for Lincoln County.
Social Media Trends
Lincoln County is in far northwestern Montana along the Idaho and Canadian borders, with a dispersed rural settlement pattern and small population centers such as Libby, Eureka, and Troy. The county’s economy and culture are closely tied to outdoor recreation (Kootenai National Forest, lakes and rivers), cross-border travel, and local services, factors that tend to support practical, community-oriented use of social platforms (local updates, events, buy/sell groups, and weather/road information) rather than dense “always-on” urban social networking.
User statistics (penetration / share of residents active)
- No county-specific, publicly reported “social media penetration” estimate is available from major survey programs; most reputable sources publish social media usage at the national level, not the county level.
- Nationally, about 7 in 10 U.S. adults use social media according to the Pew Research Center’s Social Media Use in 2023 report. Lincoln County’s usage is generally constrained by rural connectivity and older age structure relative to U.S. metro areas, but a precise county percentage is not published in Pew’s dataset.
- For local demographic context that influences likely adoption (age distribution, rurality), the most common reference is the U.S. Census Bureau’s data portal (county profiles and age composition).
Age group trends (who uses social media most)
Based on national survey patterns (Pew), age is the strongest predictor of social platform use:
- 18–29: highest usage across most platforms; heavy multi-platform presence.
- 30–49: high usage; strong presence on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram; increasing use of TikTok compared with older adults.
- 50–64: moderate-to-high usage concentrated on Facebook and YouTube.
- 65+: lower overall usage, with use focused on Facebook and YouTube. Source: Pew Research Center (Social Media Use in 2023).
Gender breakdown
Nationally (Pew), gender differences vary by platform more than by overall social media adoption:
- Overall social media use: women report slightly higher usage than men in many survey years, but differences are smaller than age effects.
- Platform skews (national patterns):
- Pinterest skews female.
- Reddit skews male.
- Instagram and TikTok often show modest female skews in adult samples. Source: Pew Research Center platform-by-platform estimates.
Most-used platforms (percentages where available)
National adult usage rates (Pew, 2023) provide the most reliable percentages available for comparison:
- YouTube: 83% of U.S. adults
- Facebook: 68%
- Instagram: 47%
- Pinterest: 35%
- TikTok: 33%
- LinkedIn: 30%
- WhatsApp: 29%
- Snapchat: 27%
- X (Twitter): 22%
- Reddit: 22% Source: Pew Research Center (Social Media Use in 2023).
Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and platform preferences)
- Community information and local commerce orientation: In rural counties, social media use commonly emphasizes local happenings (closures, wildfire smoke, road conditions), community groups, school/sports updates, and peer-to-peer selling; this aligns with Facebook’s strength in groups and local networks and YouTube’s role in how-to and entertainment (consistent with Pew’s high penetration for both platforms nationally).
- Video-first consumption: The high national reach of YouTube (83%) indicates broad demand for video content; short-form video growth (TikTok/Instagram) is most pronounced among younger adults. Source: Pew Research Center.
- Messaging and “lighter” posting behavior: National research has documented shifts from public posting toward messaging and smaller-audience interactions on several platforms; this corresponds with increased use of direct messages and private groups rather than fully public updates. Source: Pew Research Center.
- Platform preference by life stage: Older adults’ usage tends to concentrate on Facebook/YouTube, while younger adults distribute attention across Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, with Facebook used more for groups, events, and community ties than for primary identity-sharing. Source: Pew Research Center.
Family & Associates Records
Lincoln County family-related records are largely maintained at the state level in Montana. Birth and death records are vital records created and kept by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Vital Records Section; certified copies are issued through the state rather than the county. Lincoln County offices more directly maintain marriage licenses and some court-filed family matters.
Adoption and many family-law case files (including guardianship and some parentage-related filings) are maintained by the Montana Judiciary in the local district court serving Lincoln County; access is governed by court rules and case status. Court case indexes and many documents are available through the Montana Judicial Branch’s public access portal: Montana Judicial Branch (Courts and Public Access). Local court contact and in-person file access information is typically provided via the county’s district court listing: Lincoln County, Montana (Official Website).
Public databases commonly used for associate-related research include recorded documents (deeds, liens, and related filings) through the Lincoln County Clerk and Recorder, and property ownership/tax records through appraisal/treasurer functions; access methods (online search and office terminals) are posted on the county site: Lincoln County departments and elected offices.
Privacy restrictions apply to many family records: adoption files and certain court records may be sealed, and Montana vital records are subject to statutory access limits and identity verification through DPHHS.
Marriage & Divorce Records
Types of records available
- Marriage licenses and marriage certificates/returns
- Lincoln County records typically include the marriage license issued by the county and the marriage return/certificate completed after the ceremony (often filed with the county after solemnization).
- Divorce decrees and related dissolution records
- Divorce in Montana is handled as dissolution of marriage in district court. The primary record is the final decree (judgment) of dissolution, along with associated case filings (petitions, orders, findings).
- Annulments (declaration of invalidity)
- Annulments are court actions. The resulting record is generally a judgment/decree declaring the marriage invalid, plus the underlying case file.
Where records are filed and how they can be accessed
Marriage records
- Filed/maintained locally: Marriage licenses are issued and maintained by the Lincoln County Clerk of District Court (the county office that commonly serves as the local registrar for court-related filings and issues marriage licenses in many Montana counties).
- Statewide vital records copy: Marriage records are also maintained by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Vital Records (state repository for vital events).
- Access methods: Common access channels include in-person requests, mail requests, and, where available, online request portals through the responsible office or state vital records program. Certified copies are typically issued by the custodian of the record (county or state vital records).
Divorce and annulment records
- Filed/maintained locally: Divorce and annulment case files and decrees are filed with the Montana District Court serving Lincoln County, with records maintained by the Lincoln County Clerk of District Court as clerk for the district court.
- Access methods: Court records are generally accessed through the clerk’s office by case number and party name search where permitted, and through copies of decrees/orders requested from the clerk. Some Montana court information is available electronically through the state judiciary’s public access systems, with document access governed by court rules and confidentiality restrictions.
Typical information included in these records
Marriage license / marriage certificate (return)
- Full names of spouses (including prior names where recorded)
- Date and place of marriage (city/town and county; sometimes venue)
- Date of license issuance
- Officiant name and authority, and signature/attestation
- Witness information (when recorded)
- Ages/dates of birth and places of birth (commonly recorded on the application/license)
- Residence addresses at time of application (commonly recorded)
- Prior marital status (e.g., divorced/widowed) as recorded on the application
- File or certificate number and recording information
Divorce (dissolution) decree and case file
- Names of parties, case number, and court jurisdiction
- Date of filing and date of final judgment/decree
- Findings related to the legal dissolution of the marriage
- Orders concerning:
- Division of property and debts
- Spousal maintenance (alimony), where awarded
- Parenting plan, parental responsibilities, and child support, where applicable
- Name change orders, where granted
- Some financial affidavits and sensitive personal information may exist in the underlying case file but may not appear in the publicly releasable versions.
Annulment (declaration of invalidity) judgment and case file
- Names of parties, case number, and court jurisdiction
- Date of filing and date of judgment
- Court’s determination that the marriage is invalid under Montana law
- Associated orders addressing property, support, and parenting issues where applicable
Privacy or legal restrictions
Marriage records
- Marriage records are vital records. Certified copies are commonly issued under Montana vital records laws and administrative rules that regulate access and identity verification.
- Some information collected during the license application process (such as full birth details or addresses) may be subject to restricted disclosure practices by the record custodian.
Divorce and annulment records
- Montana court records are generally public, but access is limited for confidential or protected information under Montana statutes and Montana Supreme Court rules governing public access to court records.
- Sensitive information (including certain financial account identifiers, protected personal data, and information involving minors) may be redacted or maintained under restricted access.
- Portions of family-law case files may be sealed or designated confidential by law or court order in specific circumstances; public access commonly focuses on the final decree/judgment and register of actions, with additional documents subject to restriction rules.
Primary custodians (Lincoln County and Montana)
- Lincoln County Clerk of District Court: marriage licensing/recording (county-level), and district court case records for divorce and annulment.
- Montana DPHHS Vital Records: statewide vital records repository for marriage records and issuance of certified vital record copies under state rules.
- Montana District Court (Lincoln County jurisdiction): adjudication of dissolution and annulment matters; records maintained through the clerk of court under public access and confidentiality rules.
Education, Employment and Housing
Lincoln County is in far northwestern Montana along the Canadian border, centered on the Kootenai River valley and communities such as Libby, Troy, and Eureka. It is predominantly rural with a dispersed settlement pattern, a large share of forested public land, and an economy influenced by natural resources, public services, and tourism/seasonal activity. Population characteristics (including age structure and income) align with many rural Montana counties: older median age than statewide averages and relatively small labor markets concentrated around the largest towns.
Education Indicators
Public schools (count and names)
Lincoln County’s public K–12 system is organized primarily through multiple local school districts serving the main towns and surrounding rural areas. A consolidated, countywide list of school names varies by district and changes over time; the most reliable current rosters are maintained in district directories and state education profiles. Public school and district listings are available through the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) and district pages (commonly including schools in/around Libby, Troy, and Eureka).
Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates
- Student–teacher ratios: Reported at the district level and typically vary by school size; small rural elementary schools often show lower ratios than larger consolidated middle/high schools. Countywide ratios are not consistently published as a single figure; district-level ratios and enrollment are tracked in OPI reporting.
- Graduation rates: High school graduation rates are reported by OPI for each high school and district (cohort-based). Countywide aggregation is not consistently published as one headline statistic; district-level graduation rates represent the most direct measure. OPI’s accountability and report-card style outputs provide the most recent official figures.
Adult educational attainment
For adult education levels, the most consistently comparable county estimates come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). Lincoln County generally shows:
- High school diploma (or equivalent) attainment: a clear majority of adults 25+.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: a minority share relative to urban Montana counties, consistent with rural labor-market structure.
The most recent county estimates are provided in ACS 5-year tables via the U.S. Census Bureau’s data portal (Educational Attainment; Population 25 years and over).
Notable programs (STEM, CTE, AP, dual credit)
Program availability is primarily district-driven and commonly includes:
- Career and Technical Education (CTE): offerings aligned with trades/technical pathways typical of rural Montana (e.g., welding, construction, small engines, business/IT fundamentals, agriculture/natural-resources-adjacent skills), depending on staffing and facilities.
- Dual credit / college credit options: often delivered via partnerships with Montana’s public higher education system.
- Advanced Placement (AP): availability varies by high school size; small schools frequently offer limited AP sections or rely on distance/online coursework.
The authoritative source for program inventories is district course catalogs and OPI CTE reporting (where applicable).
Safety measures and counseling resources
Lincoln County public schools follow Montana requirements and local district policies related to:
- Safety planning: standard emergency operations planning (lockdown, evacuation, reunification procedures), visitor controls, and coordination with local law enforcement in larger campuses.
- Student support: school counselors and student support personnel are typically present in larger schools; smaller rural schools may have shared counselors across buildings or contracted services. Specific staffing ratios and services are published by districts and in OPI staffing reports where available.
Employment and Economic Conditions
Unemployment rate (most recent available)
County unemployment is published monthly and annually by the state and federal statistical system. The most recent official figures for Lincoln County are reported by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (LAUS-based local area unemployment statistics) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Lincoln County’s unemployment rate typically moves with seasonal patterns (summer tourism/construction vs. winter slowdowns), with annual averages generally close to statewide rural-county ranges. (A single definitive “most recent year” value requires the latest published annual average in the DLI county tables.)
Major industries and employment sectors
The county’s employment base is typically concentrated in:
- Government and public services (including education, local government, and public safety)
- Health care and social assistance
- Retail trade and accommodation/food services (linked to local demand and seasonal visitors)
- Construction (housing, infrastructure, and seasonal activity)
- Natural-resources-related activity (forestry/wood products, land management, and associated services), varying with markets and federal/state land management activity
Industry detail and counts are available through the County Business Patterns program and Montana DLI community profiles.
Common occupations and workforce breakdown
Occupational composition in rural northwest Montana counties generally emphasizes:
- Service occupations (food service, building/grounds maintenance, personal care)
- Sales and office roles (retail, customer service, administrative support)
- Construction and extraction trades
- Transportation and material moving
- Healthcare support and practitioner roles in the main towns
- Management/professional roles concentrated in government, healthcare, and larger local employers
The most comparable occupational distributions are available in ACS occupation tables and state labor market profiles.
Commuting patterns and mean commute time
ACS commuting metrics indicate a largely car-dependent commuting pattern with:
- Most workers driving alone, limited public transit availability, and some carpooling.
- Mean commute times that are typically moderate for rural areas but can vary substantially by where residents live (in-town vs. remote rural property) and by winter road conditions.
The definitive county commute measures (mean travel time to work, mode share, and place-of-work flows) are published in ACS commuting tables via data.census.gov.
Local employment vs. out-of-county work
Lincoln County includes both locally employed residents (public services, schools, healthcare, retail, construction) and a share of residents commuting to jobs outside the county. The best standardized measure of in-county versus out-of-county commuting comes from:
- ACS “place of work” residence–workflow tables
- LEHD/OnTheMap commuting flows from the U.S. Census Bureau
These sources quantify the proportion working within the county and the primary destination counties for outbound commuters (where sample size supports reliable estimates).
Housing and Real Estate
Homeownership and rental share
Lincoln County is predominantly owner-occupied, consistent with rural Montana. The most recent official homeownership and rental shares are reported in ACS housing tenure tables on data.census.gov.
Median property values and recent trends
- Median home value: Published by ACS (median value of owner-occupied housing units). This provides a consistent countywide benchmark.
- Trend context: Like much of Montana, values increased notably in the early 2020s, influenced by in-migration, limited housing supply, and higher construction costs. County-specific price trends are also reflected in real-estate market reports, but ACS remains the most standardized public series.
For official county medians, use ACS “Value” tables via data.census.gov. (Private listing indexes can differ in coverage and methodology.)
Typical rent prices
- Median gross rent: Published by ACS (including utilities where captured), providing the standard county median rent measure. Rents generally reflect limited multifamily inventory, higher demand in town centers, and a smaller supply of professionally managed apartments than in urban counties.
ACS “Gross Rent” tables on data.census.gov provide the most recent county median.
Types of housing stock
Housing in Lincoln County is characterized by:
- Single-family detached homes as the dominant unit type (in towns and rural subdivisions)
- Manufactured homes as a meaningful share in many rural Montana markets
- Small apartment buildings and duplexes mainly in the larger towns (Libby, Eureka, Troy), with limited large multifamily complexes
- Rural lots and seasonal/recreational properties, reflecting the county’s outdoor recreation profile and proximity to lakes, rivers, and public lands
Unit-type distributions (single-family, multifamily, manufactured housing) are available in ACS “Units in Structure” tables.
Neighborhood characteristics (schools and amenities)
- Town-centered amenities: Walkable access to schools, basic retail, and services is most common in incorporated areas (Libby, Eureka, Troy).
- Rural characteristics: Outside town centers, housing is more dispersed with larger parcels, longer driving distances to schools/medical services, and greater reliance on private wells/septic in many areas.
- School proximity: Most school campuses are concentrated in the main communities; travel distances increase substantially for outlying areas.
These characteristics are consistent with rural land-use patterns; specific school catchment areas and transportation routes are managed by each district.
Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)
Montana property taxes are based on taxable value (assessment ratios set in state law) multiplied by local mill levies, so effective rates vary by location and taxing jurisdictions. County-level summaries and typical tax burdens can be referenced through:
- The Montana Department of Revenue (property assessment and statewide property tax guidance)
- Lincoln County property tax and assessment offices (local mill levies and bills)
A single “average property tax rate” is not uniformly published as one definitive countywide statistic because mill levies differ by school district and local jurisdictions; the most accurate “typical homeowner cost” is derived from county tax bill distributions or DOR locality-specific examples.
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Other Counties in Montana
- Beaverhead
- Big Horn
- Blaine
- Broadwater
- Carbon
- Carter
- Cascade
- Chouteau
- Custer
- Daniels
- Dawson
- Deer Lodge
- Fallon
- Fergus
- Flathead
- Gallatin
- Garfield
- Glacier
- Golden Valley
- Granite
- Hill
- Jefferson
- Judith Basin
- Lake
- Lewis And Clark
- Liberty
- Madison
- Mccone
- Meagher
- Mineral
- Missoula
- Musselshell
- Park
- Petroleum
- Phillips
- Pondera
- Powder River
- Powell
- Prairie
- Ravalli
- Richland
- Roosevelt
- Rosebud
- Sanders
- Sheridan
- Silver Bow
- Stillwater
- Sweet Grass
- Teton
- Toole
- Treasure
- Valley
- Wheatland
- Wibaux
- Yellowstone