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Silver Gate, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Carbon County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
94 Population 22/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $102,550 per capita
$562,500 Home Value $764,295 Zillow
34°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
271 Violent Crime/100K 1,669 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
271 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Silver Gate, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$102,550 per capita
Home Value
$562,500
100% above
Zillow: $764,295
Violent Crime
271/100K
29% below
1,669/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
6% below
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
34°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Silver Gate Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
333%
Home Value
200%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
71%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Silver Gate 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

Silver Gate residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $102,550. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 644 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Silver Gate is $562,500 , 100% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $764,295. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Silver Gate reports 271 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,669/100K.

Education

15.6% of adults in Silver Gate hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population94
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans90.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$102,550
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$524M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$562,500
Rent
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$764,295
Housing Units195
Rent Burden29.1%

Crime

F
Violent271/100K
Property1,669/100K

Health

Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,238/100K

Climate

Avg Temp34°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.6 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation8,574 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Broadband46.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Silver Gate was built in 1976.
81.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Yellowstone Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.