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Butte, MT


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Butte, Montana

Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow county, is 200 miles W of Billings, Montana (center to center) and 393 miles N of Denver, Colorado. There are an estimated 34,606 people in the town.

The People and Families of Butte

In Butte, about 52% of adults are married. In Butte, lots of people live on their own.

The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Butte had a median family income of $40,186.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,050) in Butte. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Butte Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in Butte is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Property taxes are a bit high in Butte, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Butte, 92% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

Butte strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyButte Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyButte Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Butte Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Butte, MT

Comparing Butte to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population95
Senior Citizens94
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men38
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Well-Paid Single Women27
Racial Diversity19

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better37
Median Family Income28

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times106
Working at Home63
Walking and Biking to Work53
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
People Living Alone95
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built22

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