Silver Star, MT

Montana

Silver Star is a small town in Montana with a population of 72. Residents earn $34,375 per year, which is 54% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
72 Population 157/sq mi density
$34,375 Median Income $29,108 per capita
$513,900 Home Value
44°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$34,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$513,900 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $34,375
54% lower than US avg
Home Value $513,900
82% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 54.0%
60% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.7%
22% lower than US avg

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

People

Population72
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans62.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$34,375
Per Capita$29,108
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$2,216M
Commute39 min

Housing

F
Home Value$513,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units20

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
AQI26 (Good)
Rain9.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation4,539 ft (1,383 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.0%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute39 min
Broadband20.0%
Libraries2

Is Silver Star a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Silver Star receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, below-average incomes, long commute times. Silver Star offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Silver Star is $34,375, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Silver Star is $513,900, making it a premium housing market at 82% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 14.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Silver Star is a highly educated community — 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Silver Star has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Silver Star has a population of 72 with a density of 157 people per square mile. The median age is 54.1 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%), with 5.6% Hispanic.

Population

72
Total Population
157
People / sq mi
54.1yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Silver Star vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Silver Star vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Silver Star is $34,375, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Silver Star vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$34,375
54% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,108
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
IRS Avg AGI$66,911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.7%
22% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,484
County GDP$2,216M

Business (County)

Restaurants131
Healthcare193
Retail148
Manufacturing41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,998
14% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.2 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Silver Star is $513,900, 82% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$513,900
82% above US avg

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-Occupied85.0%
Housing Units20
Median Year Built1999

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,998
14% above US avg
Effective Rate0.78%
Silver Star has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 9.4 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall9.4 inches
75% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,539 ft (1,383 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates45.6874°N, 112.2851°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
County FIPS30093
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 54.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 7-point margin. 20.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.5%
D 51.5%

Winner: Democrat by 7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+54.0%
60% above US avg
High School+94.0%
Graduate Degree+7.7%
School Test Score5.68
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density157/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities193
Restaurants131
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.2 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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