Sign In Register

The Silos, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Broadwater County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
474 Population 92/sq mi density
$54,245 Median Income $37,104 per capita
$390,000 Home Value $434,337 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 825 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,245 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$390,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher

The Silos, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,245
28% below
$37,104 per capita
Home Value
$390,000
38% above
Zillow: $434,337
Violent Crime
97/100K
74% below
825/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
273 sunny days/yr

How The Silos Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
138%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is The Silos 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

The Silos residents earn a median household income of $54,245 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,104. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 263 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in The Silos is $390,000 , 38% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $434,337. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.

Safety & Crime

The Silos reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 825/100K.

Education

25.5% of adults in The Silos hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

The Silos has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population474
Median Age71.9 yrs
Density92/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans40.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,245
Per Capita$37,104
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$307M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

C+
Home Value$390,000
Rent
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$434,337
Housing Units271
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

F
Violent97/100K
Property825/100K

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,145/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain10.6 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,888 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 18%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in The Silos was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.