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Superior, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
995 Population 1,036/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $26,412 per capita
$260,300 Home Value $368,078 Zillow
$682 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
469 Violent Crime/100K 1,968 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$260,300 home value, $682/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
469 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Superior, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$26,412 per capita
Home Value
$260,300
8% below
Zillow: $368,078
Median Rent
$682/mo
41% below
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
469/100K
23% above
1,968/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
35% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
273 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
58%
Home Value
92%
Rent
59%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
123%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Superior a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $368,078. 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.

Safety & Crime

Superior reports 469 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,968/100K.

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. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population995
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density1,036/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$26,412
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$1,355M
Avg Weekly Wage$967

Housing

B
Home Value$260,300
Rent$682
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$368,078
Housing Units470
Rent Burden33.3%

Crime

F
Violent469/100K
Property1,968/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain16.4 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
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
Broadband76.2%
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.