Economy

Montana's Economy

Six pillars that drive Big Sky Country — agriculture, tourism, energy, healthcare, tech, and real estate.

Economy

Six pillars that drive Big Sky Country's growth

Wheat, barley, cattle & hay. Montana ranks top-5 nationally for cattle and wheat.

12M+ visitors annually generate $4B+. Glacier and Yellowstone anchor national-park tourism.

Coal, oil, natural gas, and a fast-growing wind sector. Bakken overlaps from North Dakota.

Billings Clinic, Providence, and the MSU / UM university systems anchor regional economies.

Bozeman has become Montana's tech hub with remote workers and startups relocating from the coasts.

In-migration has fueled sustained construction booms in Gallatin, Flathead & Ravalli counties.

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