At a Glance
Median Income
$54,245
$37,104 per capita
Home Value
$390,000
Zillow: $434,337
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
13.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is The Silos a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population474
Median Age71.9 yrs
Density92/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,145/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain10.6 in/yr
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.
36.5% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.