Montana · Metropolitan Area
Silver Gate is a small town in Montana with a population of 94. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.
Based on current data, Silver Gate receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Silver Gate stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Silver Gate is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Silver Gate among higher-income communities. 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%.
The median home value in Silver Gate is $562,500, making it a premium housing market at 100% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.6% 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.
Silver Gate has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches, including 213.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $250,001 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $102,550 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,896 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 644 |
| County GDP | $524M |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,205 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.75% |
| Work from Home | 81.6% |
| Census Median | $562,500 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $764,295 |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,205 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.75% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,238/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 34.2°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.6 inches |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 213.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8,574 ft (2,613 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0198°N, 109.9829°W |
| County FIPS | 30009 |
Winner: Republican by 32.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.6% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 53.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Work from Home | 81.6% |