Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT

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2020 Population

159,063

1.04% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Representative

Matt Rosendale

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

43.4

0.231% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12%

4.6% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$56,092

1.14% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$230,800

6.51% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

72,264

1.91% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT had a population of 159k people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $56,092. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT grew from 157,425 to 159,063, a 1.04% increase and its median household income grew from $55,459 to $56,092, a 1.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.82%), White (Hispanic) (2.65%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.61%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.509%).

3.11% of the households in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% 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 Montana Technological University (455 degrees awarded in 2020), The University of Montana-Western (421 degrees), and Carroll College (366 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was $230,800, and the homeownership rate was 71.8%. Most people in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.6 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 159k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.67% of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT residents were born outside of the country (2.65k people).

In 2020, there were 32.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (144k people) in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.48k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 4.21k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are Spanish (2,187 households), German (518 households), and Arabic (271 households).

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
144k ± 292
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.48k ± 437
White (Hispanic)
4.21k ± 353

3.71%

Hispanic Population

5.91k people

3.71% of the people in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are hispanic (5.91k 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 Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,187 households (1.45%)
German
518 households (0.344%)
Arabic
271 households (0.18%)

3.11% of the households in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was Spanish. 1.45% of the households in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.67%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.65k people

1.7%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.68k people

As of 2020, 1.67% of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT residents (2.65k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was 1.7%, 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

± 7.5

In 2020, the median age of all people in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was 43.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT residents was 43.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
284 ± 413 people
Poland
241 ± 381 people
China
232 ± 374 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was Canada, the natal country of 284 Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT residents, followed by Poland with 241 and China with 232.

Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

99.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.2% of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was 99.1%, 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
5,283 ± 455
Gulf War (2001-)
3,204 ± 439
Gulf War (1990s)
1,790 ± 280

Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.65 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 $56,092. In 2020, 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 $66,800, followed by East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT and Billings City PUMA, MT, with respective values of $59,661 and $58,838.

Males in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,700. The income inequality in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT employs 72.3k people. The largest industries in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are Construction (4,926 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,796 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,537 people), and the highest paying industries are Broadcasting (except internet) ($124,960), Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production & processing ($102,938), and Computer Systems Design ($98,393).

Wages

Median Household Income

$56,092

2020 value

± $1,629

1.14%

1 Year Growth

± 3.89%

Households in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT have a median annual income of $56,092, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $55,459 in 2019, which represents a 1.14% 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 Sex in Common Jobs

$57,867

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

± $7,179

$45,700

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

± $5,093

In 2020, full-time male employees in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT made 1.27 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-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
$45,059 ± $4,265
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$43,663 ± $49,454
Two or More Races
$37,579 ± $13,589

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT workers was White. These workers were paid 1.03 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

0.439

2020 Wage GINI in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT

0.432

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

In 2020, the income inequality in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.67% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2020, 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 $66,800, followed by East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT and Billings City PUMA, MT, with respective values of $59,661 and $58,838.

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 Sex

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT (18.3k out of 153k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. 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
16,351 ± 1,047
Hispanic
1,078 ± 265
Two Or More
896 ± 271

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

72.3k

2020 Value

1.91%

1 Year growth

± 1.91%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT grew at a rate of 1.91%, from 70.9k employees to 72.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,051 people), Other managers (2,018 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,707 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 Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,051 people), Other managers (2,018 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,707 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 (9.37 times higher than expected), Mining machine operators (8.64 times), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (8.53 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT, by average salary, are Physicians ($159,782), Billing & posting clerks ($121,827), and Software developers ($113,004).

Industries

Employment by Industries

72.3k

2020 Value

1.91%

1 Year growth

± 1.91%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT grew at a rate of 1.91%, from 70.9k employees to 72.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT, are Construction (4,926 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,796 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,537 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 Construction (4,926 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,796 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,537 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT has an unusually high number of Forestry except logging (23.3 times higher than expected), Metal ore mining (21.4 times), and Nonmetallic mineral mining & quarrying (9.2 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT, by average salary, are Broadcasting (except internet) ($124,960), Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production & processing ($102,938), and Computer Systems Design ($98,393).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho and Montana product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $12.9B, followed by Other foodstuffs ($12.4B) and Electronics ($8.95B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Idaho and Montana.

$71.5B

2020 Value in Idaho

$123B

Projected 2050 Value in Idaho

72.3% growth

$45.7B

2020 Value in Montana

$81.1B

Projected 2050 Value in Montana

77.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Idaho trade was $71.5B. This is expected to increase 72.3% to $123B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Montana trade was $45.7B. This is expected to increase 77.7% to $81.1B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$9.78B
California
$6.11B
Utah
$3.88B

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho and Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $9.78B, followed by California with $6.11B and Utah and $3.88B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 56.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.53%). The most partisan county was Garfield County, MT with 94% 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 Montana.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.53%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 56.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.53%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Montana

56.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Montana

Garfield County, MT
94% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Carter County, MT
89.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Fallon County, MT
87.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Montana was Garfield County, MT with 94% 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 2020, universities in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT awarded 1,632 degrees. The student population of Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT is skewed towards women, with 2,828 male students and 3,335 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are White (1,314 and 84.1%), followed by Unknown (110 and 7.04%), Hispanic or Latino (47 and 3.01%), and Two or More Races (37 and 2.37%).

The largest universities in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT by number of degrees awarded are Montana Technological University (455 and 27.9%), The University of Montana-Western (421 and 25.8%), and Carroll College (366 and 22.4%).

The most popular majors in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are General Studies (137 and 8.39%), Registered Nursing (113 and 6.92%), and General Business Administration & Management (82 and 5.02%).

The median tuition costs in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT are $36,182 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
57 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
83 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
78 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was General Engineering with 57 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

Montana Technological University
455 degrees awarded
The University of Montana-Western
421 degrees awarded
Carroll College
366 degrees awarded

$5,115

Median In-State Public

$36,182

Median Private

In 2020, the Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT institution with the largest number of graduating students was Montana Technological University with 455 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

762

Degrees Awarded to Men

870

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 762 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT, which is 0.876 times less than the 870 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex 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
1,314 degrees awarded
Unknown
110 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
47 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Southwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was White students. These 1,314 degrees mean that there were 11.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 110 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT was $230,800 in 2020, which is 1 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $216,700 to $230,800, a 6.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT is 71.8%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT have an average commute time of 17.6 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

$230,800

2020 Median

± $5,471

$216,700

2019 Median

± $3,751

In 2020, the median property value in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT grew to to $230,800 from the previous year's value of $216,700.

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 $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$56,092

Median Household Income

± $1,629

66.3k

Number of Households

± 1,784

In 2020, the median household income of the 66.3k households in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT grew to $56,092 from the previous year's value of $55,459.

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

71.8%

2020 Homeownership

71.1%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 71.8% 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 71.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

17.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT have a shorter commute time (17.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.75% 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 2020

Drove Alone (75.1%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (7.26%)

In 2020, 75.1% of workers in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (7.26%).

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

93.9% of the population of Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT has health coverage, with 43.3% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 3.09% 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

6.11%

Uninsured

43.3%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

16.6%

Non-Group

3.09%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT declined by 1.22% from 6.19% to 6.11%.

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.