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A lower-half market with bid estimates 116% above the typical state.
Short answer
Montana is in the lower half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of water damage restoration search demand, with 29 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $67.03, 116% above the typical state ($30.98). 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 water damage restoration 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 |
|---|---|---|
| water damage restoration | 100-1K | $145.00 |
| water restoration near meNear me | 100-1K | $145.00 |
| water damage restoration services near meNear me | 100-1K | $145.00 |
| water damage restoration companies near meNear me | 100-1K | $145.00 |
| mold remediation | 100-1K | $70.28 |
| restoration companies near meNear me | 100-1K | $69.07 |
| restoration contractors near meNear me | 100-1K | $69.07 |
| mold remediation companies near meNear me | 100-1K | $67.03 |
| mold mitigation near meNear me | 100-1K | $67.03 |
| mold abatement near meNear me | 100-1K | $67.03 |
| mold treatment near meNear me | 100-1K | $67.03 |
| mould removal near meNear me | 100-1K | $67.03 |
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 restoration company in Montana
- C1 Advertisers bid more here.At a $67.03 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 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $145.00 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 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.
- C4 10 of the top 12 terms are "near me" searches.Proximity drives a large share of demand.What to doYour Google Business Profile, service area and reviews carry real weight.
- C5 Search demand per resident is below the national average.Index 68, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | New Hampshire | 34 | $97.89 | 64 |
| 39 | Maine | 31 | $104.47 | 59 |
| 40 | Montana | 29 | $67.03 | 68 |
| 41 | West Virginia | 27 | $28.66 | 41 |
| 42 | New Mexico | 26 | $21.72 | 33 |
| Typical state (median) | $30.98 | 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 restoration companies, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a water damage restoration company get more leads?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in Montana
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Montana, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology