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Savage, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Richland County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
244 Population 339/sq mi density
$87,083 Median Income $51,117 per capita
$225,000 Home Value $260,814 Zillow
$667 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
183 Violent Crime/100K 1,223 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$87,083 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $667/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Savage, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,083
16% above
$51,117 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
20% below
Zillow: $260,814
Median Rent
$667/mo
43% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
52% below
1,223/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Savage Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Savage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
116%
Home Value
80%
Rent
57%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Savage a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Savage residents earn a median household income of $87,083 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,117. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 648 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Savage is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,814. Median rent is $667/month, with 9.0% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Savage reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,223/100K.

Education

21.9% of adults in Savage hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Savage has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population244
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density339/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,083
Per Capita$51,117
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,188M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,214

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$667
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$260,814
Housing Units209
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent183/100K
Property1,223/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,321/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain15.3 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation1,981 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Savage was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Sidney-Richland Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.