Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Silver Bow County · Montana
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Butte-Silver Bow (balance) based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
34,929
2023 ACS
Median Income
$57,633
2023
Median Home Value
$225,100
2023
Median Rent
$808
2023
Median Age
40.2
Unemployment
4.3%
Cost of Living Index
93.1
100 = national avg
Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is a city in Silver Bow County, Montana, with a population of 34,929 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is one of the communities in Montana.
The median household income in Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is $57,633, and the median home value is $225,100. The cost of living index is 93.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $808 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, and the median age is 40.2 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
34,929
Male
18,091
51.8%
Female
16,838
48.2%
Median Age
40.2
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
18.9%
High School or Higher
41.1%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Veterans
7.6%
Married
38.1%
Avg Household Size
2.2
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.169
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
90.8%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
4.7%
1,635 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
95.3%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
32,972
English Only
97.3%
#1 Non-English Language
Korean
263 speakers
Limited English
0.9%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
99.1%
Limited English Proficiency
0.9%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
2,664
7.6% of population
Disability Rate
33.1%
883 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$40,579
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
2,367
88.9%
Female Veterans
297
11.1%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$40,579
Non-Veteran Income
$32,246
Difference
$8,333
25.8% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
883
Without Disability
1,781
Disability Rate
33.1%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
30,290
#1 Ancestry
Irish
23.9% (8,351)
#2 Ancestry
German
19.2% (6,697)
#3 Ancestry
English
11.6% (4,048)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
15,048
Family Households
7,782
51.7%
Married Couples
6,076
40.4%
Non-Family Households
7,266
48.3%
Single Mother Households
1,188
7.9%
Single Father Households
518
3.4%
Living Alone
6,251
41.5%
Children Under 18
Total Children
6,575
In Married Couple
4,790
72.9%
With Single Mother
1,016
15.5%
With Single Father
769
11.7%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$78,333
Married Couple Income
$87,278
Single Mother Income
$46,907
Single Father Income
$69,938
Avg Family Size
2.2
Avg Non-Family Size
2.0
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
478
Grandparents Responsible
168
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$57,633
-21% vs national
Per Capita Income
$34,909
-6% vs national
Poverty Rate
16.1%
+19% vs national
Gini Index
0.4846
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
4.3%
-17% vs national
SNAP Recipients
13.7%
of households
How Butte-Silver Bow (balance) Compares
Butte-Silver Bow (balance) vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT has a median household income of $57,633, making it the 17,626th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Butte-Silver Bow (balance) has a higher median household income than 37% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT has a per capita income of $34,909, making it the 12,348th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Butte-Silver Bow (balance) has a higher per capita income than 56% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT has a poverty rate of 16.1%, making it the 10,106th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Butte-Silver Bow (balance) has a higher poverty rate than 68% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT has a unemployment rate of 4.3%, making it the 13,624th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Butte-Silver Bow (balance) has a higher unemployment rate than 56% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Butte-Silver Bow (balance). The median household income here is $57,633.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
-9% vs MT avg
Labor Force
16,473
Employed
15,705
Mean Commute
15 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
41.1%
of adults 25+
Median Age
40.2
Work from Home
7.2%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Montana metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$85.2K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
93.1
100 = national avg
-6.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$40,972
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$96,843
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,149
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,414
per month
The median household income in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT is $57,633, which is 21.3% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $34,909. The poverty rate of 16.1% is higher than the MT state average of 14.2%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4846, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, compared to the state average of 4.7%. The labor force is 16,473. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 15 minutes, with 7.2% working from home. About 77.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 93.1, which is 6.9% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 100.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,972 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$307,000
Median List Price
$342,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$176
Days on Market
62
Active Inventory
115
Months of Supply
3.5
Seller's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
0.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
30.8%
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
33
New Listings
30
Pending Sales
39
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$176
Median List $/SF
$185
Butte-Silver Bow (balance) vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT has a median home value of $225,100, making it the 10,575th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Butte-Silver Bow (balance) has a higher median home value than 62% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT has a median rent of $808, making it the 15,383rd highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Butte-Silver Bow (balance) has a higher median rent than 31% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT has a price per square foot of $176, making it the 10,068th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Butte-Silver Bow (balance) has a higher price per square foot than 51% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT has a rent burden of 16.8%, making it the 13,747th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Butte-Silver Bow (balance) has a higher rent burden than 37% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$225,100
Median Rent
$808
Total Housing Units
17,034
Vacancy Rate
11.7%
Owner Occupied
70.3%
Renter Occupied
29.7%
Median Property Tax
$2,372
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$953
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$2,372
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.05%
of home value
Median Home Value
$225,100
Estimated Mean Tax
$2,485
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,372) by the median home value ($225,100). In Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT, this works out to an effective rate of 1.05%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT is $307,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 62 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $176. The median rent is $808 per month (Census ACS). About 70.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1956. There are 17,034 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,372. The effective tax rate is 1.05%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Butte-Silver Bow (balance). The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
38.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
49.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
17.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
62.9
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
7
Public Assistance
$10.5M
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $10.5M | — |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Aug 2000 | — | — |
| Mt-southwestern Zone Two Fire Complex → | Fire | Aug 2000 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Ice Jams → | Severe Storm | Feb 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | May 1981 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
10
Total Claims Paid
$8,245
Avg Claim Payout
$824
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$376,573
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.54
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $260,329 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $116,244 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Butte-Silver Bow (balance) has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, landslide, earthquake. The area has had 7 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 10 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,453,263 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
32.8%
3.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
near the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
33.1%
Arthritis
29.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.6%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
30.1%
Lack of Support
21.1%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
33.9%
Mobility
15.1%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
9.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Butte-Silver Bow (balance) has an obesity rate of 32.8%, which is 3.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 72.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
31.9 mi
Deer Lodge Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Lodge Medical Center | 31.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Ruby Valley Medical Center | 41.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Granite County Medical Center | 47.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| St Peters Health | 49.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Shodair Children'S Hospital | 49.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Climate & Environment
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
90.9K MT
Top Emitter
Basin Creek Plant
55.6K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Basin Creek Plant Milepost Power Inc | Power Plants | 55,610 |
REC SILICON Rec Silicon Inc | Metals | 35,245 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 90.9K metric tons of CO₂e.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
15 min
-36% vs national
Drive Alone
77.2%
-2% vs national
Public Transit
0.9%
+2% vs national
Work From Home
7.2%
-23% vs national
Carpool
10.6%
Walk / Bike
2.8%
combined
How Butte-Silver Bow (balance)'s Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
The average commute in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT is 15 minutes, which is 35.9% below the national average of 23 minutes. 77.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.2% work from home, which is below the MT state average of 9.4%. 10.6% of workers carpool. 2.7% walk to work.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
85.1%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
61.5%
of households
No Internet
10.2%
of households
Total Households
15,048
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
92.7%
of households
Smartphone
86.3%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
75.3%
of households
Tablet
58.2%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
12.7¢
per kWh
-34% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.9¢
per kWh
-23% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.6¢
per kWh
-36% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$108
residential
-26% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
26% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Montana averages 12.7¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $108. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Butte-Silver Bow (balance) vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
85.1% of households in Butte-Silver Bow (balance) have broadband internet access. 61.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.2% of households have no internet access. 11.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is located in Silver Bow County, MT. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Butte-Silver Bow (balance).
Election Overview
Source: Silver Bow County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
9,386
51.5%
GOP Votes
8,110
44.5%
Total Votes
18,226
Margin
D+7.0%
Shift from 2020
R+7.1pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,386 | 8,110 | 18,226 | 51.5% | 44.5% | D+7.0 |
| 2020 | 10,392 | 7,745 | 18,827 | 55.2% | 41.1% | D+14.1 |
| 2016 | 8,545 | 6,252 | 16,122 | 53.0% | 38.8% | D+14.2 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Silver Bow County recorded 18,226 total votes. Democrats won the county with 51.5% of the vote compared to 44.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+7.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+7.1pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Silver Bow County has shifted 7.2 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
1
Total Population
408
Avg Median Income
$80,670
Avg Home Value
$487,500
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59750 | 408 | $80,670 | $487,500 | N/A | 101.2 |
Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT has 1 ZIP code with a combined population of 408. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $80,670. The average median home value is $487,500. The average median monthly rent is N/A.
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