At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$26,412 per capita
Home Value
$260,300
Zillow: $392,424
Median Rent
$682/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
15.8% smoking rate
How Superior Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Superior's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Superior a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Superior residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,412. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,300 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Superior is $260,300 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,424. Median rent is $682/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
21.8% of adults in Superior hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Superior has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population995
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density1,036/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans17.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$26,412
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$1,355M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
B
Home Value$260,300
Rent$682
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$392,424
Housing Units470
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain16.4 in/yr
Elevation2,704 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute33 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Superior was founded in 1869.
The median home in Superior was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Missoula Montana (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.