The Madison Valley, a valley within Madison County Montana, home to the incorporated city of Ennis and the rural town of Cameron. As the home base for Hope Caregivers of Montana the Madison Valley and Madison county as a whole including Ennis, Cameron, Sheridan, Twin Bridges, Norris, Alder, Harrion, Pony, McAllister, Virginia City, Nevada City, Union City, Big Sky, Red Bluff, Waterloo, Silver Star, Ruby, Laurin, Rochester, Melrose, Glen, Sterling, Varney, Summit, Jefferson Island, Sappington, Brandon, Mammoth and all the rural areas in between hold a special place in our heart as we very much enjoy providing our services to our neighbors.
The medicinal marijuana services we provide can make a ranchers day a little less painful, a wranglers lengthy cattle drive a little easier on his back, they can allow a fly fisherman with arthritis the ability to hold and cast his rod & reel or tie his fly. There are many, many ailments medical marijuana can treat for better daily wellness.
Hope Caregivers of Montana provides DAILY deliveries to Ennis, Cameron, Norris, Pony, Harrison, Virginia City, Red Bluff and Nevada City. We provide tri-weekly delivers to the western side of Madison county including the cities of Sheridan & Twin Bridges. We are always willing to make emergency trips to ANYWHERE in Madison county if the need arises by one of our patients.
Delivery is free to anywhere in Madison County, with the exception of emergency deliveries, there is a nominal fee for those.
A few interesting facts about Madison County Montana are below for your reading pleasure.
Madison County Montana
- Madison County contains 2.3 million acres:
- 46% Federally owned
- 6% State owned
- 48% Privately owned
- Madison County population is 7426 (2007 census)
- Per capita income is $19,615. This ranks 31st among Montana’s 56 counties. Montana ranks 48th among all States in per capita income.
- Major business activities in Madison County are ranching, farming, construction, limited mining and tourism/recreation. Schools, medical services, county government, Forest Service, several resorts and several large construction companies are the County’s major employers. Home construction, associated with extensive subdivision of the past 20 years, is one of the fastest growing industries in Madison County. Non-traditional ranch property owners are becoming more common. Family ranches, livestock numbers and successful year round main street businesses are being threatened by high land values and low agricultural economics.
- The County Seat is Virginia City. Virginia City was the Montana Territorial Capital from 1865 to 1875. The courthouse, constructed in 1875 is still used for County offices.
- National Historic Landmark Virginia City, one of the State’s early successful mining towns, is now a visitor stop for thousands of travelers each year. Virginia City was home to over 10,000 residents in the mining boom of the 1860’s and 70’s. Virginia City and it's neighboring town Nevada City are recognized as one of the busiest tourist attractions in Montana and are major seasonal employers. The State of Montana now owns and manages much of the historical district of Virginia City. Virginia City is a major seasonal employer in Madison County.
- Four towns in Madison County are incorporated: Ennis, Sheridan, Twin Bridges and Virginia City. All have functioning local governments.
- Other communities in Madison County with distinction are: Alder, Harrison, Silver Star, Pony, McAllister, Laurin, Norris and Cameron. They rely on County support for numerous services.
- 1 out of 3 Madison County residents live within the towns.
- Madison, Beaverhead, Big Hole, Jefferson and Ruby Rivers are all major rivers in Madison County. Beginning in Madison County the Ruby River is a headwaters of the Missouri River. All rivers and numerous other waters in Madison County are popular fishing and recreation destinations.
- Much of Big Sky, one of the west’s premier resort destinations, lies in Madison County. Seasonally, Big Sky employs over 800 service oriented employees.
- Madison County is experiencing many other changes. Four high schools in Madison County are experiencing reduced enrollments. Four grade schools (K-8) and two rural schools (K-6) note the same concerns. Community populations are staying fairly consistent. Observation leads one to think that most communities in Madison County are becoming retirement based populations. Several towns are noting numerous main street and other business closures.
- Madison County has an estimated 1200 miles of County roads.
- 109,000 acres in Madison County are classified prime farmland.
- October 1998 study (contained in the Madison County Comprehensive Plan, 1999 Update, which is currently under revision):
- 73,000 acres were subdivided.
- Of 2859 lots, approximately 19% were built on (545 lots).
- Conservation Easements were in effect on 150,000 acres of private land.
- Noxious weeds or weed seed infest over 200,000 acres.
- Approximately 36,000 acres are considered flood prone.