Beaverhead County
Welcome to Beaverhead County
Published: 2020By Jessica Murray
Founded in 1865, Beaverhead County is Montana’s largest county with an area of 5,571 square miles. Of the 3.566 million acres of land, 69% is publicly owned, which contributes to the sparse population. The population density in Beaverhead County is less than 1.7 people per square mile, with an average cattle population density of 27.6 per square mile. The economy is driven largely by agriculture, mostly cattle and hay production, but tourism and recreation also contribute. Beaverhead County ranks first among Montana counties in beef cattle production and annual forage production.