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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.
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.
In 2000, Butte had a median family income of $40,186.
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.
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.
In Butte, 92% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.
Comparing Butte to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):
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