Silver Gate, MT

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.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
94 Population 22/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $102,550 per capita
$562,500 Home Value $764,295 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
34°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$562,500 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $250,001
233% higher than US avg
Home Value $562,500
100% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.6%
54% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population94
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$102,550
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$524M

Housing

A+
Home Value$562,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$764,295

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp34°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Elevation8,574 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
CommuteN/A
Broadband53.0%
Libraries3

Is Silver Gate a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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%.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Silver Gate has a population of 94 with a density of 22 people per square mile. The median age is 58.1 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

94
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
58.1yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
4.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.7%
Female 38.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Silver Gate vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Silver Gate vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Silver Gate is $250,001, which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Silver Gate vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$250,001
233% above US avg
Per Capita Income$102,550
Avg Weekly Wage$913
IRS Avg AGI$78,896

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)644
County GDP$524M

Business (County)

Restaurants62
Healthcare28
Retail44
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,205
20% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.75%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home81.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Silver Gate is $562,500, 100% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $764,295.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$562,500
100% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$764,295

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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-Occupied95.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,205
20% above US avg
Effective Rate0.75%

Health Metrics: Silver Gate vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death7,238/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access49.8%
Healthcare Facilities28

Crime Rates: Silver Gate vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Silver Gate has an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation is 26.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average34.2°F
37% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall26.6 inches
30% below US avg
Snowfall213.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation8,574 ft (2,613 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates45.0198°N, 109.9829°W
County FIPS30009
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32.4-point margin. 53.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.7%
D 32.3%

Winner: Republican by 32.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.6%
54% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.68
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density22/sq mi
Total Area4.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access53.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities28
Restaurants62
Retail Stores44

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home81.6%

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