Butte-Silver Bow, MT

U.S. News Ratings
Population 32,460
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price High
Median Income Low

Geography

Butte is in the Rocky Mountains, along the Continental Divide.

Cultural Attractions

Montana's Irish culture is celebrated in Butte by the annual St. Patrick 's Day Parade, as well as the An Ri Ra Montana Irish Culture Festival.

Recreation

Along miles of hiking trails meandering throughout southwestern Montana, can be found  blue-ribbon trout fishing spots.

Economy

The chief employer in Butte is state and local government.

Fun Fact

This city has many unique sayings; instead of "take it easy," for example, people say, "Tap 'er light."

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
32,460
Population under 55:
68.8%
Population over 55:
31.2%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Seattle

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
84°F July High, 12°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$34,110
Median home price:
N/A
Average property tax:
N/A

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
6.4%
Low
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
10
Middle schools:
6
High schools:
3

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
1
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
2

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
3/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
7/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
131

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Other data and information copyright 2012 Onboard Informatics or as otherwise sourced. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.

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