At a Glance
Median Income
$69,688
$30,781 per capita
Home Value
$292,200
Zillow: $224,252
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
14.8% smoking rate
How Saddle Butte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saddle Butte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saddle Butte a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saddle Butte residents earn a median household income of $69,688 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,781. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 601 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saddle Butte is $292,200 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,252. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
3.3% of adults in Saddle Butte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 11.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population139
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$69,688
Per Capita$30,781
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$925M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A
Home Value$292,200
Rent
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$224,252
Housing Units63
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death12,044/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
Elevation2,718 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Saddle Butte was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (107 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.