Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT

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2019 Population

157,425

0.691% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Representative

Matt Rosendale

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

43.3

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

12.5%

5.87% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$55,459

3.75% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$216,700

5.09% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

70,909

0.239% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT had a population of 157k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $55,459. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT grew from 156,344 to 157,425, a 0.691% increase and its median household income grew from $53,454 to $55,459, a 3.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.3%), White (Hispanic) (2.73%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.52%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.65%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.553%). 3.05% of the households in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.1% of the residents in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are The University of Montana-Western (562 degrees awarded in 2019), Montana Technological University (551 degrees), and Carroll College (369 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was $216,700, and the homeownership rate was 71.1%. Most people in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was 2 cars per household.

Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT borders Lewiston City & Nez Perce Reservation PUMA, ID, Bingham (Outside Fort Hall AIR), Madison, Jefferson, Fremont & Teton Counties PUMA, ID, Kalispell City PUMA, MT, Missoula City PUMA, MT, Great Falls City PUMA, MT, and Bozeman City PUMA, MT.

United States Idaho Montana

Diversity

Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT is home to a population of 157k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.7% of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT residents were born outside of the country (2.68k people).

In 2019, there were 33.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (144k people) in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.29k White (Hispanic) and 3.97k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are Spanish (2,383 speakers), German (536 speakers), and French (Incl. Cajun) (262 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
144k ± 130
White (Hispanic)
4.29k ± 351
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.97k ± 446

3.59%

Hispanic Population

5.66k people

3.59% of the people in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are hispanic (5.66k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
2,383 speakers (1.6%)
German
536 speakers (0.359%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
262 speakers (0.175%)

3.05% of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was Spanish. 1.6% of the overall population of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are native Spanish speakers. 0.359% speak German and 0.175% speak French (Incl. Cajun), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.7%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.68k people

1.84%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.88k people

As of 2019, 1.7% of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT residents (2.68k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was 1.84%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was 43.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT residents was 43.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
704 ± 650 people
China
261 ± 396 people
Mexico
235 ± 376 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was Canada, the natal country of 704 Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT residents, followed by China with 261 and Mexico with 235.

Citizenship

99.1%

2019 Citizenship

99%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.1% of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,294 ± 408
Gulf War (2001-)
3,072 ± 430
Gulf War (1990s)
1,756 ± 306

Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Montana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Montana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana and Idaho.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana and Idaho.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Montana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana and Idaho.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Montana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT is $55,459. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was Bozeman City PUMA, MT with a value of $68,557, followed by East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT and Kalispell City PUMA, MT, with respective values of $58,032 and $57,458.

Males in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,684. The income inequality in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT employs 70.9k people. The largest industries in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are Restaurants & Food Services (4,853 people), Construction (4,587 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,218 people), and the highest paying industries are Broadcasting (except internet) ($110,134), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing ($106,402), and Support activities for mining ($98,248).

Wages

Median Household Income

$55,459

2019 value

± $1,476

3.75%

1 Year Growth

± 3.11%

Households in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT have a median annual income of $55,459, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $53,454 in 2018, which represents a 3.75% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$56,373

Average Male Salary in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT

± $6,411

$43,684

Average Female Salary in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT

± $4,735

In 2019, full-time male employees in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT made 1.29 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT

White
$43,860 ± $3,912
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$36,345 ± $40,335
American Indian
$34,262 ± $42,532

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT workers was White. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.432

2019 Wage GINI in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT

0.445

2018 Wage GINI in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT

In 2019, the income inequality in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.89% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was Bozeman City PUMA, MT with a value of $68,557, followed by East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT and Kalispell City PUMA, MT, with respective values of $58,032 and $57,458.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT (19k out of 152k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
17,005 ± 953
Hispanic
1,286 ± 260
Two Or More
916 ± 256

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

70.9k

2019 Value

−0.239%

1 Year decline

± −0.239%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT declined at a rate of −0.239%, from 71.1k employees to 70.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT, are Other managers (1,987 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,933 people), and Registered nurses (1,706 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT, by number of employees, are Other managers (1,987 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,933 people), and Registered nurses (1,706 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT has an unusually high number of residents working as Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers (10.1 times higher than expected), Firstline supervisors of correctional officers (9.78 times), and Mining machine operators (9.33 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT, by average salary, are Physicians ($158,877), Billing & posting clerks ($132,807), and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers ($101,598).

Industries

Employment by Industries

70.9k

2019 Value

−0.239%

1 Year decline

± −0.239%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT declined at a rate of −0.239%, from 71.1k employees to 70.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,853 people), Construction (4,587 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,218 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT, though some of these residents may live in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,853 people), Construction (4,587 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,218 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT has an unusually high number of Metal ore mining (25.7 times higher than expected), Forestry except logging (21.5 times), and Logging (8.61 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT, by average salary, are Broadcasting (except internet) ($110,134), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing ($106,402), and Support activities for mining ($98,248).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Montana and Idaho to other states, or from other states to Montana and Idaho.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Montana and Idaho product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $12.9B, followed by Crude petroleum ($12.7B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Montana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Montana and Idaho.

$61.3B

2018 Value in Idaho

$127B

Projected 2045 Value in Idaho

108% growth

$58.6B

2018 Value in Montana

$93.8B

Projected 2045 Value in Montana

59.9% growth

In 2018, total outbound Idaho trade was $61.3B. This is expected to increase 108% to $127B by 2045.

Comparatively, total outbound Montana trade was $58.6B. This is expected to increase 59.9% to $93.8B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Montana and Idaho trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Montana and Idaho to other states, or from other states to Montana and Idaho.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$10.4B
California
$7B
Colorado
$5.17B

In 2018, the top outbound Montana and Idaho domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $10.4B, followed by California with $7B and Colorado and $5.17B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Montana and Idaho shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (31%), followed by Evan Mcmullin (8.8%). The most partisan county was Garfield County, MT with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT is currently represented by Matt Rosendale in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT. Showing the available data for Idaho.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.1%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (31%)
Democratic Party
Evan Mcmullin (8.8%)
Independent Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (31%), followed by Evan Mcmullin (8.8%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Montana.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Idaho

58.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Montana

Garfield County, MT
90.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Petroleum County, MT
86.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Carter County, MT
86.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Montana was Garfield County, MT with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Montana colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Montana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

Jon Tester

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT

Matt Rosendale

Montana at-large Representative

Republican Party

Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT is currently represented by Matt Rosendale (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT awarded 1,958 degrees. The student population of Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT is skewed towards women, with 3,041 male students and 3,475 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are White (1,602 and 86.2%), followed by Unknown (101 and 5.43%), American Indian or Alaska Native (51 and 2.74%), and Hispanic or Latino (50 and 2.69%).

The largest universities in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT by number of degrees awarded are The University of Montana-Western (562 and 28.7%), Montana Technological University (551 and 28.1%), and Carroll College (369 and 18.8%).

The most popular majors in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are General Studies (261 and 13.3%), Registered Nursing (121 and 6.18%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (80 and 4.09%).

The median tuition costs in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are $35,300 for private four year colleges, and $5,115 and $18,352 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Engineering
75 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
91 degree-majorss awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
80 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was General Engineering with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The University of Montana-Western
562 degrees awarded
Montana Technological University
551 degrees awarded
Carroll College
369 degrees awarded

$5,115

Median In-State Public

$35,300

Median Private

In 2019, the Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Montana-Western with 562 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

923

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,035

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 923 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT, which is 0.892 times less than the 1,035 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,602 degrees awarded
Unknown
101 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
51 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was White students. These 1,602 degrees mean that there were 15.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 101 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was $216,700 in 2019, which is 0.901 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $206,200 to $216,700, a 5.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT is 71.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT have an average commute time of 16.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$216,700

2019 Median

± $3,751

$206,200

2018 Median

± $3,455

In 2019, the median property value in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT grew to to $216,700 from the previous year's value of $206,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,459

Median Household Income

± $1,476

64.9k

Number of Households

± 1,576

In 2019, the median household income of the 64.9k households in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT grew to $55,459 from the previous year's value of $53,454.

The following chart displays the households in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

71.1%

2019 Homeownership

70.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 71.1% of the housing units in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

16.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT have a shorter commute time (16.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.66% of the workforce in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (77%)
Carpooled (9.96%)
Worked At Home (5.77%)

In 2019, 77% of workers in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.96%) and those who worked at home (5.77%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

93.8% of the population of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 3.13% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Montana was $8,221 in 2014. This is a 2.84% increase from the previous year ($7,994).

Per capita personal health care spending in Idaho was $6,927 in 2014. This is a 5.07% increase from the previous year ($6,593).

Primary care physicians in Montana see 1240 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.641% decrease from the previous year (1248 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1356 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 316 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Idaho see 1528 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.725% increase from the previous year (1517 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1506 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Roosevelt County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.9%). Additionally, Hill County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana and Idaho.

1,240 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montana

1,528 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Idaho

Primary care physicians in Montana see an average of 1,240 patients per year. This represents a 0.641% decrease from the previous year (1,248 patients).

Primary care physicians in Idaho see an average of 1,528 patients per year. This represents a 0.725% increase from the previous year (1,517 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Montana and Idaho in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana and Idaho.

$8,221

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Montana

$6,927

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Idaho

$3,882

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,378

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,238

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Montana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.84%, from $7,994 to $8,221.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in Idaho (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.07%, from $6,593 to $6,927.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.19%

Uninsured

44.7%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

17.1%

Non-Group

3.13%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT declined by 17.6% from 7.51% to 6.19%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.