County profile · Montana
Big Horn County, MT market data
How Big Horn County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 12,752
- −2.5% since 2020
- Households
- 3,827
- Median household income
- $58,750
- +17.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $143,400
- Jobs located here
- 3,877
- Highest market score
- 73
- Auto repair and car care, #264 of 2,401 scored counties
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What this means
Big Horn County has an estimated 12,752 people and 3,827 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Big Horn County declined 2.5%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Big Horn County is $58,750, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 17.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Big Horn County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (72).
Of the business types scored in Big Horn County, auto repair and car care businesses (73), auto repair shops (69) and sit-down restaurants (57) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair and car care businesses, that ranks #264 of 2,401 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Big Horn County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Big Horn County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair and car care | 73 | #264 of 2,401 | 11 | 28.7 | $395K | 147 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 69 | #359 of 2,378 | 5 | 13.1 | $869K | 196 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 57 | #841 of 2,405 | 12 | 31.4 | $999K | 151 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 54 | #917 of 2,385 | 7 | 18.3 | $451K | 212 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 52 | #1,086 of 2,405 | 27 | 70.6 | $444K | 120 | 10 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 49 | #1,208 of 2,394 | 13 | 34.0 | $309K | 203 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 26 | #1,918 of 2,272 | 7 | 18.3 | $1.2M | 93 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 17 | #2,127 of 2,210 | 7 | 18.3 | $808K | 92 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 17 | #2,264 of 2,358 | 13 | 34.0 | $884K | 37 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 9 | #2,205 of 2,261 | 8 | 20.9 | $2.6M | 33 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 9 | #2,368 of 2,402 | 14 | 36.6 | $1.5M | 43 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 7 | #2,060 of 2,063 | 7 | 18.3 | $1.7M | 46 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 10.5 | $1.4M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 10.5 | $3M | 98 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 10.5 | $5.1M | 55 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.8 | $980K | 112 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.8 | Index only | 453 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.8 | $1.1M | 120 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.2 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.2 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.2 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.2 | $1.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.2 | $1.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.2 | $1.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.2 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.2 | $6M | Too few | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.2 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.6 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.6 | $1.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.6 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.6 | $547K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.6 | $9M | Too few | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.6 | $9M | Too few | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.6 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.6 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.6 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.6 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Big Horn County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $4.3M | $1,136 | 119 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $11.5M | $3,004 | 116 |
| Food away from home | $12M | $3,133 | 77 |
| Groceries | $20.6M | $5,370 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.2M | $825 | 82 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.6M | $431 | 74 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.7M | $709 | 72 |
| Medical and dental services | $4M | $1,049 | 81 |
| Pets | $2.9M | $768 | 84 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $5.7M | $1,478 | 72 |
| Vehicle insurance | $8.2M | $2,141 | 109 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $9M | $2,344 | 78 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $4.2M | $1,095 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $58.8M | $15,374 | 92 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Big Horn County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 12,752−2.5% since 2020
- Households
- 3,827
- Median age
- 32.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 67%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 4,998 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 3
- Median household income
- $58,750+17.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $73,454
- Median home value
- $143,400
- Jobs located here
- 3,877
- Daytime population
- 13,017Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Big Horn County, MT growing?
Population estimates put Big Horn County at 12,752 people in 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 3,827 households. Median household income rose 17.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Big Horn County, MT spend?
Households in Big Horn County spend about $58.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $20.6M on groceries and $12M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Big Horn County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (72).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Big Horn County, MT?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Big Horn County are for auto repair and car care businesses (73), auto repair shops (69) and sit-down restaurants (57). Big Horn County ranks #264 of 2,401 scored counties for auto repair and car care businesses.
How does Big Horn County, MT compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Big Horn County is $58,750 a year, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $143,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Big Horn County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (60% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 12 of the 56 business types have a score in Big Horn County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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