Special Interest
Housing in Broadwater County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Broadwater County averages $955/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Montana median of $1,081 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 36% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Broadwater County FMR Area are $1,268 for a studio, $1,631 for 1‑bedroom, $1,788 for 2‑bedroom, $2,144 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,921 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $833 increase for a 2-bedroom in Broadwater County shows a 87% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Broadwater County was 2.5% in 2024, compared to Montana at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
