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Saltese, MT

Montana

Saltese is a small town in Montana with a population of 17.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
17 Population 52/sq mi density
39°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 29.4%
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population17
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Largest GroupWhite 29%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$955M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$376,942
Housing Units10
Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
AQI26 (Good)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation3,368 ft (1,027 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
CommuteN/A
Broadband12.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Is Saltese a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saltese receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Saltese offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

29.4% 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

Saltese has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Saltese has a population of 17 with a density of 52 people per square mile. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (70.6%), with 29.4% White.

Population

17
Total Population
52
People / sq mi
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 29.4%
Female 70.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Saltese vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only66.7%
15% below US avg
Spanish33.3%
149% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saltese vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saltese is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Saltese vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
IRS Avg AGI$55,961

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)502
County GDP$955M

Business (County)

Restaurants54
Healthcare28
Retail54
Manufacturing14

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,161
10% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $376,942.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$376,942

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.0%

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-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units10

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,161
10% below US avg
Saltese has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.1 inches. The area enjoys 240 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.1 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,368 ft (1,027 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates47.4114°N, 115.5121°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
County FIPS16079
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.4-point margin. 12.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.4%
D 24%

Winner: Republican by 49.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.4%
13% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.68
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density52/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access12.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities28
Restaurants54
Retail Stores54

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Thompson Falls, MT 1,568 pop · 15.2 mi Wallace, ID 1,127 pop · 19.7 mi Osburn, ID 1,728 pop · 23.7 mi Plains, MT 1,077 pop · 29.5 mi Kellogg, ID 2,232 pop · 30.2 mi Pinehurst, ID 2,014 pop · 34.7 mi St. Maries, ID 3,032 pop · 50.1 mi Marion, MT 1,149 pop · 60.6 mi Dalton Gardens, ID 2,526 pop · 62.6 mi Coeur d'Alene, ID 55,558 pop · 63.1 mi Plummer, ID 1,055 pop · 64.5 mi Hayden, ID 16,021 pop · 64.9 mi Frenchtown, MT 1,629 pop · 65.0 mi Ronan, MT 1,962 pop · 66.4 mi
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