The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59354 sells for about $98,600, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are down 40% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $963 a month.
ZIP 59354 — Willard
The Wibaux housing market is characterized by low transaction volume and stable, affordable pricing. Market activity is limited by the small population base and rural economic conditions, resulting in a slow-moving market with minimal inventory turnover.
This area is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including agricultural workers and long-term residents who value affordability over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved down 40.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 7.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
5% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 0.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 59354, Wibaux County MT
Public education is provided by the Wibaux Public Schools district, serving a small rural population.
The area faces standard rural Montana climate risks, including wildfire potential and winter weather exposure.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and energy-related industries, with limited new commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Wibaux County, with rates determined by local mill levies for schools and county services.
Commuting is primarily local within Wibaux or to nearby regional hubs via US Highway 94.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including local parks and access to the rural Montana landscape.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily serving local workers with low turnover and minimal institutional investor presence.
The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and regional energy production, with a small, stable workforce.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-94 serving as the primary regional corridor.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this ZIP.
Wibaux County manages property assessments, focusing on agricultural and residential valuations.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school district levies and local municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural wildfire risk and regional weather patterns.
The county has experienced a slight net decline in population over the last five years.
Montana is a non-judicial foreclosure state, with specific notice and redemption periods defined by state law.
Montana requires sellers to provide a disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS profiles for Wibaux County.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Medicine Rocks State Park4.75.9 mi
- Carter County Museum4.917 mi
- Medicine Rocks State Park4.75.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.