At a Glance
Violent Crime
135/100K
1,556/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Square Butte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Square Butte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Square Butte a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Square Butte reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,556/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Square Butte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Square Butte has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population24
Median Age68.4 yrs
Density86/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$22,596
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$292M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$244,813
Housing Units8
Rent Burden17.8%
Crime
F
Violent135/100K
Property1,556/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,967/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain16.9 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,139 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 32%
Broadband6.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Square Butte was built in 2012.
33.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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