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Butte-Silver Bow, MT

Montana

Butte-Silver Bow is a mid-size city in Montana with a population of 34,929. Residents earn $57,633 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
34,929 Population 49/sq mi density
$57,633 Median Income $34,909 per capita
$225,100 Home Value
$808 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,633 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$225,100 home value, $808/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,633
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $225,100
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.7%
18% lower than US avg
Median Rent $808
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.3%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.0%
27% lower than US avg

How Butte-Silver Bow Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population34,929
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,633
Per Capita$34,909
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$2,216M
Commute16 min

Housing

A
Home Value$225,100
Rent$808
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units16,929
Rent Burden29.8%

Health

Obesity33.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.4%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
AQI26 (Good)
Rain12.8 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation5,797 ft (1,767 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.1%
Libraries2

Is Butte-Silver Bow a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Butte-Silver Bow receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Butte-Silver Bow offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Butte-Silver Bow is $57,633, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Butte-Silver Bow is $225,100, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $808 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Butte-Silver Bow has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 311 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Butte-Silver Bow has a population of 34,929 with a density of 49 people per square mile. The median age is 40.2 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.8%), with 4.7% Hispanic.

Population

34,929
Total Population
49
People / sq mi
40.2yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
715.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Butte-Silver Bow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Butte-Silver Bow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Butte-Silver Bow is $57,633, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Butte-Silver Bow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,633
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,909
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
IRS Avg AGI$66,911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,484
County GDP$2,216M

Business (County)

Restaurants131
Healthcare193
Retail148
Manufacturing41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,998
14% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.2 min
Drive Alone77.2%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home7.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Butte-Silver Bow is $225,100, 20% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $808 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,100
20% below US avg
Median List Price$390,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$390,000
$/Sq Ft$158
Homes Sold15
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops14.5%
Inventory131

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$808
31% below US avg
Rent Burden29.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$988
1 Bedroom$1,076
2 Bedrooms$1,336
3 Bedrooms$1,789
4 Bedrooms$2,113

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.3%
Housing Units16,929
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,998
14% above US avg
Effective Rate1.78%
In Butte-Silver Bow, 33.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.4% report depression. 22.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Butte-Silver Bow vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.3%
4% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity22.0%
Depression26.4%
Mental Distress20.1%
Physical Distress14.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.9%
Checkup Rate69.1%
Premature Death10,493/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access83.9%
Healthcare Facilities193
Butte-Silver Bow has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.8 inches. The area enjoys 311 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.1°F
26% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.8 inches
66% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,797 ft (1,767 m)
Area715.8 sq mi (1,853.8 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates45.8962°N, 112.6601°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
County FIPS30093
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 7-point margin. 85.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.5%
D 51.5%

Winner: Democrat by 7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.7%
18% below US avg
High School+94.0%
Graduate Degree+9.2%
School Test Score5.68
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density49/sq mi
Total Area715.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.1%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities193
Restaurants131
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.2 min
Drive Alone77.2%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home7.2%

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