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Saco, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Phillips County County
Saco, MT
At a Glance
How Saco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Saco a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Saco residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,349. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saco is $64,400 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,269. Median rent is $900/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Saco reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,674/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Saco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saco has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.