Montana has 6 counties tracked by the Boom Town Index, with an average score of 38/100.
The state faces economic headwinds, with most counties scoring below the national median on growth indicators.
The top-performing county is Cascade County (BTI 78), while Gallatin County (BTI 5) trails the pack.
| Rank | County | BTI Score | Proj. Growth | GDP | Pop Growth | Income | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Cascade County | 78 | +1.9% | +3.5% | +0.3% | +8.8% | 4.4x |
| 02 | Missoula County | 53 | +0.8% | +3.9% | +1.0% | +8.8% | 6.4x |
| 03 | Lewis and Clark County | 36 | +0.3% | +4.0% | +1.6% | +8.2% | 5.3x |
| 04 | Yellowstone County | 34 | +0.2% | +5.7% | +1.2% | +10.1% | 4.4x |
| 05 | Flathead County | 22 | -0.4% | +4.7% | +2.5% | +7.0% | 8.0x |
| 06 | Gallatin County | 5 | -2.6% | +5.2% | +2.5% | +9.5% | 6.8x |