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A lower-half market with bid estimates 46% above the typical state.
Short answer
Montana is in the lower half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of septic systems search demand, with 18 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $15.46, 46% above the typical state ($10.60). Advertisers bid more here than in most states, which makes organic visibility worth more.
BTop searches
What people in Montana search for
The most-searched septic systems terms in Montana, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in Montana | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| septic tank installation | 100-1K | $19.19 |
| septic system installation | 100-1K | $19.19 |
| putting in septic system | 100-1K | $19.19 |
| septic bed installation | 100-1K | $19.19 |
| septic pumping near meNear me | 100-1K | $11.74 |
| septics | 100-1K | $11.05 |
| septic tank pumping | 100-1K | $10.55 |
| septic tank | 100-1K | $4.75 |
| septic pumping service | 10-100 | $125.00 |
| septic system | 10-100 | $19.00 |
| septic tank system | 10-100 | $19.00 |
| septic bed | 10-100 | $19.00 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Montana, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a septic company in Montana
- C1 Advertisers bid more here.At a $15.46 median top-of-page bid estimate, every ranking you earn in the Map Pack or organic results replaces clicks that are priced higher in Montana than in most states.What to doPut organic work first, and judge paid campaigns on cost per booked job, not cost per click.
- C2 Total demand is modest.Each lead carries more weight, so tracking every one to a booked job matters more than chasing volume.What to doOne well-built site with strong service pages can often cover the whole state.
- C3 Search demand per resident is below the national average.Index 70, where 100 is the US average.What to doPlan targets on the state’s own numbers, not national averages.
DHow Montana compares
Montana against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Alaska | 18 | $10.60 | 108 |
| 45 | Delaware | 18 | $9.26 | 76 |
| 46 | Montana | 18 | $15.46 | 70 |
| 47 | Hawaii | 17 | $16.20 | 52 |
| 48 | North Dakota | 17 | $6.53 | 94 |
| Typical state (median) | $10.60 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for septic companies, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a septic company get more customers?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in Montana
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Montana, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology