Broadwater County, MT at a glance
Median household income
$70,374$5,865 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Broadwater County, MT?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Broadwater County, MT? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Broadwater County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,240 | $14,880 | $49,600 | 21.1% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,595 | $19,140 | $63,800 | 27.2% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,748 | $20,976 | $69,920 | 29.8% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,096 | $25,152 | $83,840 | 35.7% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,856 | $34,272 | $114,240 | 48.7% |
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What a typical income covers in Broadwater County, MT
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $70,374 a year ($5,865 a month before tax).
What $70,374 leaves after Montana taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Montana tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Broadwater County, MT: common questions
What is the median household income in Broadwater County, MT?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Broadwater County, MT is $70,374 per year (approximately $5,865 per month).
What is the average rent in Broadwater County, MT?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,240 for a studio, $1,595 for one bedroom, $1,748 for two, $2,096 for three and $2,856 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Broadwater County, MT expensive to live in?
Prices there run 4.3% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 95.7, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Broadwater County, MT?
To keep a $1,748 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $69,920 a year, or $5,827 a month. That is 99% of what the typical household in Broadwater County, MT earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Broadwater County, MT?
On the local median income of $70,374 ($5,865 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,932 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,759 for everything else and $1,173 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,748 takes 60% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Broadwater County, MT?
Homes in Montana paid 15.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $136. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.