Butte-Silver Bow Urban Area, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
35,589 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,504 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$223,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$490 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$668 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Montana
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 22
Feb 0 5 25
Mar 1 7 33
Apr 1 4 41
May 2 1 49
Jun 2 0 57
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 1 0 53
Oct 1 2 43
Nov 1 6 30
Dec 1 7 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 8%

Schools

Ramsay School
8 miles, N 3.2 star
Ramsay 7-8
8 miles, N 3.2 star
Margaret Leary School
8 miles, E 4.1 star

Colleges

Highlands College of Montana Tech
8 miles, E 2.3 star
Montana Technological University
9 miles, NE 2.3 star
The University of Montana-Western
48 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

St James Healthcare
10 miles, NE 4.1 star
Community Hospital of Anaconda
22 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Bert Mooney Airport
9 miles, E 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
59 miles, NE 1 star
Missoula International Airport
98 miles, N 1.4 star