Saddle Butte, MT

Montana

Saddle Butte is a small town in Montana with a population of 139. Residents earn $69,688 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
139 Population 55/sq mi density
$69,688 Median Income $30,781 per capita
$292,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$69,688 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$292,200 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,688
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $292,200
4% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.3%
90% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.3%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Saddle Butte Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population139
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans99.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,688
Per Capita$30,781
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$925M
Commute27 min

Housing

A
Home Value$292,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.0%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain11.8 in/yr
Elevation2,718 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband60.0%
Libraries1

Is Saddle Butte a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saddle Butte receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saddle Butte has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saddle Butte is $69,688, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saddle Butte is $292,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

3.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Saddle Butte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches, including 41.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Saddle Butte has a population of 139 with a density of 55 people per square mile. The median age is 35.4 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

139
Total Population
55
People / sq mi
35.4yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Saddle Butte vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Saddle Butte vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saddle Butte is $69,688, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Saddle Butte vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,688
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,781
Avg Weekly Wage$946
IRS Avg AGI$59,947

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)601
County GDP$925M

Business (County)

Restaurants56
Healthcare58
Retail68
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,257
7% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.11%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Saddle Butte is $292,200, 4% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$292,200
4% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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-Occupied71.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,257
7% below US avg
Effective Rate1.11%
In Saddle Butte, 34.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.0% report depression. 20.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Saddle Butte vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.3%
7% above US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure26.9%
Asthma12.5%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.2%
Physical Inactivity20.8%
Depression29.0%
Mental Distress21.0%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate67.5%
Premature Death12,044/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access71.8%
Healthcare Facilities58

Crime Rates: Saddle Butte vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Saddle Butte has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.8 inches
69% below US avg
Snowfall41.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,718 ft (828 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates48.5234°N, 109.6449°W
County FIPS30041
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 3.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18.2-point margin. 60.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.9%
D 38.7%

Winner: Republican by 18.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.3%
90% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.68
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density55/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access60.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities58
Restaurants56
Retail Stores68

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.9 min
Work from Home0.0%

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