This Is The Average Social Security Check In Each State - Page 5 of 51

47. Montana

Average annual benefit: $16,640

Officials say 171,787 Treasure State retirees received Social Security payments that averaged $1,386.69 monthly. Benefits and most retirement income are taxable. But Montana is still moderately tax-friendly for retirees.

The state has no sales, estate, or inheritance taxes. And already fairly low property taxes may be reduced by the homestead exemption. There is also a property tax credit available to some seniors based on income.