At a Glance
Median Income
$40,625
$33,956 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
746/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Sentinel Butte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sentinel Butte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sentinel Butte a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sentinel Butte residents earn a median household income of $40,625 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,956. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 89 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Sentinel Butte reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 746/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Sentinel Butte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sentinel Butte has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population61
Median Age62.6 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans54.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$33,956
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$118M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$241,992
Housing Units40
Rent Burden20.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property746/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain15.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,725 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute23 min
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sentinel Butte was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
42.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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