Glacier County
Glacier County, Montana: solar permitting grade C (score 45/100, Elevated Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | C · Elevated Risk · Score 45/100 |
| Population | 13,399 |
| Solar ordinance | Ordinance status documented in detail |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Glacier County carries elevated permitting risk. Developers should budget additional time for ordinance review, public hearing preparation, and community engagement.
Local intel
No energy-related meetings, PSC dockets, or named opposition tracked for this county yet. See indexed calendar →
Nearby counties where SitePath is tracking energy activity: Missoula County (≈123 mi) · Hill County (≈132 mi) · Boundary County (≈161 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Glacier County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Cut Bank city
- Browning town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Pondera County · ≈48 miB32—
- Flathead County · ≈56 miB38—
- Toole County · ≈58 miB32—
- Teton County · ≈69 miB32—
- Lake County · ≈89 miB41—
- Liberty County · ≈90 miB31—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Glacier County ranks #52 of 56 ranked Montana counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Montana: Jefferson County (A · 25), Broadwater County (A · 25), Garfield County (A · 27). See all Montana county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.