10 Best Places to Retire in Montana

10. Custer County

Cost of living: 11.2% lower than national average
Crime score: 37
Physicians per 100k: 162
Median House Value: $103,800
Insider Monkey Score: 33

Named after George Custer, Custer County has 11,699 residents. Its county seat is at Miles City. Cattle ranching and farming have been the county’s main source of income, but there are a lot of points of interest near Miles City that could potentially be developed as tourist spots such as Woodruff Park and Spotted Eagle Recreation Park.

9. Jefferson County

Cost of living: 12.8% higher than national average
Crime score: 19
Physicians per 100k: 193
Median House Value: $230,100
Insider Monkey Score: 36

Bookworms would love to live in Jefferson County. Its county seat, Boulder City, is home to an extensive library network, in the county. With over 39,000 books, the Boulder City Library serves over 10,000 residents in Jefferson County.

Best Places to Retire in Montana

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