Market rankings · Montana
Pet stores in Montana
Every metro area, small-town market and county in Montana, ranked by the Groundwork market score for pet stores, with competitor counts and household spending for each.
- Listings
- 110
- 26 chain locations (24%)
- Official establishments
- 39
- +30.0% since 2019
- Household spending a year
- $424.8M
- On pets
- Listings per 10k households
- 2.4
- 20% above the U.S.
- Spending per listing
- $3.9M
- 15% below the U.S.
- Rank among states
- #36 of 51
- Market score 42 · Lower middle
A site report maps the pet stores on map listings around any address in Montana by name and distance, and the spending within reach.
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What this means
There are 110 pet stores on map listings in Montana as of September 2026. Chain locations make up 24% of them, against 38% across the U.S. That comes to 2.4 for every 10,000 households, 20% above the U.S. rate of 2.0.
At $926 per household (2% above the U.S. average), households in Montana spend about $424.8M a year on pets. That is about $3.9M of household spending for each store on map listings, 15% below the U.S. figure of $4.5M. The spending figure covers all pets, not only pet stores.
In 2023, official counts showed 39 businesses with payroll in Montana classed as pet and pet supplies stores, up 30.0% from 2019. That is one for every 11,766 households, against one for every 13,024 across the U.S. Across the U.S., the count fell 1.6% over the same years. Since fiscal 2022, 4 SBA-backed loans worth $1.6M have gone to businesses classed as pet and pet supplies stores in Montana.
Among the 50 states and DC, Montana ranks #36 for pet stores, with a Groundwork market score of 42 (lower middle). Of the 5 scored metro areas in or partly in Montana, the Missoula metro area scores highest (65). Of the 2 scored small-town markets in or partly in Montana, the Kalispell area scores highest (82).
Every market in Montana for pet stores
Download the ranking (CSV)Numbered by Groundwork market score among the markets based in Montana, highest first; the U.S. rank compares each market with every other of its kind. A metro area that crosses a state line is listed in each state it reaches, and numbered only in the state its page is under. How the score works.
Metro areas
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Missoula, MT | 65 | 11 | 2.0 | $4.7M | +4.7% | #87 of 382 |
| 2Helena, MT | 58 | 10 | 2.6 | $3.9M | +7.7% | #132 of 382 |
| 3Bozeman, MT | 54 | 13 | 2.5 | $4.3M | +7.7% | #163 of 382 |
| 4Billings, MT | 38 | 23 | 2.9 | $3.3M | +4.8% | #281 of 382 |
| 5Great Falls, MT | 25 | 11 | 3.1 | $2.8M | +0.7% | #352 of 382 |
Small-town markets
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Kalispell, MT | 82 | 9 | 2.0 | $4.6M | +10.1% | #11 of 220 |
| 2Butte-Silver Bow, MT | 44 | 6 | 3.9 | $2.1M | +2.6% | #139 of 220 |
Counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Missoula County, MT | 72 | 10 | 1.9 | $5M | +4.4% | #142 of 974 |
| 2Flathead County, MT | 63 | 9 | 2.0 | $4.6M | +10.1% | #271 of 974 |
| 3Lewis and Clark County, MT | 63 | 7 | 2.2 | $4.3M | +5.8% | #275 of 974 |
| 4Gallatin County, MT | 59 | 13 | 2.5 | $4.3M | +7.7% | #335 of 974 |
| 5Yellowstone County, MT | 43 | 21 | 3.0 | $3.2M | +4.5% | #609 of 974 |
| 6Cascade County, MT | 33 | 11 | 3.1 | $2.8M | +0.7% | #740 of 974 |
| 7Lincoln County, MT | 31 | 5 | 5.5 | $1.3M | +13.1% | #773 of 974 |
| 8Silver Bow County, MT | 27 | 6 | 3.9 | $2.1M | +2.6% | #827 of 974 |
| Ravalli County, MT | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $5.6M | +9.4% | |
| Lake County, MT | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $2.7M | +6.9% | |
| Park County, MT | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $1.9M | +5.7% | |
| Hill County, MT | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $4.9M | −0.5% | |
| Glacier County, MT | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.2M | −2.0% | |
| Sanders County, MT | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $4.3M | +12.9% | |
| Big Horn County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.5% | |
| Jefferson County, MT | Not scored | 2 | 4.0 | $2.7M | +9.8% | |
| Custer County, MT | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $4.4M | +1.5% | |
| Fergus County, MT | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $2.1M | +3.1% | |
| Richland County, MT | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $4.3M | −1.3% | |
| Carbon County, MT | Not scored | 2 | 4.3 | $2.3M | +9.1% | |
| Roosevelt County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.2% | |
| Beaverhead County, MT | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $3.5M | +7.1% | |
| Deer Lodge County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.0% | |
| Madison County, MT | Not scored | 1 | 2.7 | $3.4M | +15.8% | |
| Stillwater County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +5.0% |
Show all 56 counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.6% | |
| Rosebud County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.7% | |
| Broadwater County, MT | Not scored | 1 | 3.5 | $2.7M | +23.8% | |
| Valley County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.4% | |
| Powell County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.1% | |
| Blaine County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.1% | |
| Teton County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.9% | |
| Pondera County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.2% | |
| Chouteau County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.8% | |
| Musselshell County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +17.6% | |
| Toole County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +4.9% | |
| Mineral County, MT | Not scored | 1 | 4.7 | $1.8M | +13.5% | |
| Phillips County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.1% | |
| Sweet Grass County, MT | Not scored | 2 | 12.9 | $702K | +2.4% | |
| Sheridan County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.9% | |
| Granite County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +10.6% | |
| Fallon County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.3% | |
| Judith Basin County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +6.8% | |
| Wheatland County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.2% | |
| Meagher County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +11.2% | |
| Liberty County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.1% | |
| Powder River County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +5.1% | |
| McCone County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.6% | |
| Daniels County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.3% | |
| Carter County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.6% | |
| Prairie County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.7% | |
| Wibaux County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.4% | |
| Garfield County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.9% | |
| Golden Valley County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.7% | |
| Treasure County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −4.0% | |
| Petroleum County, MT | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +9.2% |
Markets with fewer than 5 pet stores on map listings, and counties under 10,000 people, aren’t scored; they’re listed last in each table.
Questions
How many pet stores are in Montana?
As of September 2026, map listings count 110 pet stores in Montana. 26 of them (24%) are chain locations. The listings count pet stores. Official counts show 39 businesses with payroll classed as pet and pet supplies stores in 2023, up 30.0% from 2019.
How much do households in Montana spend on pets?
About $424.8M a year, or $926 per household. That is 2% above the U.S. average (an index of 102, where 100 is the U.S. average). Spread across the 110 pet stores on map listings, it comes to $3.9M per store. That spending covers all pets, which pet stores share with other businesses in the trade. It is estimated from the incomes of the 458,859 households in Montana and national spending patterns by income.
How does Montana compare with the U.S. for pet stores?
Montana has 2.4 pet stores per 10,000 households, 20% above the U.S. rate of 2.0. Spending per store is $3.9M, 15% below the U.S. figure of $4.5M. At the U.S. ratio of pet stores to household spending, Montana would have about 94, against 110 on map listings. There is one business with payroll in the industry for every 11,766 households, against one for every 13,024 across the U.S. The official count rose 30.0% from 2019 to 2023, against −1.6% for the U.S.
Which market in Montana has the highest market score for pet stores?
Among 5 scored metro areas in or partly in Montana, the Missoula metro area scores highest, at 65 (upper middle). Among 2 scored small-town markets in or partly in Montana, the Kalispell area scores highest, at 82 (high). Among 8 scored counties in Montana, Missoula County scores highest, at 72 (upper middle). Scores compare each market with others of its kind across the U.S.
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. Montana scores 42 for pet stores (lower middle), #36 of the 50 states and DC.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
Run a Groundwork site report on an address in Montana. It maps the pet stores on map listings near the site and sizes the households and spending within the distance you choose. New accounts get 10 actions over 3 days, no card.
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