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Silver Bow County, MT
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Silver Bow County, Montana.
Population
35,785
Land area
718sq mi
People per sq mi
50
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Silver Bow County
Silver Bow County at a glance
- Silver Bow County is about 6.5 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 8th most populous of 56 counties in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $61,754 a year, 15% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $255,200 (32% below Montana) and median rent is $863 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Butte (35,052) and Walkerville (733).
Local data for Silver Bow County, MT
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools15
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks9
- Post Offices3
- Parks20
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants112
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care3
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places12
Housing and community stats
Silver Bow County, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,754
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$255,200
Prices +3.9% in a year
Median rent
$863/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.0%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (8,873), German Americans (7,085), Italian Americans (2,100).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,119
16,486 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,254
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $7,337 per person
PPP loans
$5M
23 loans, 335 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$6,832
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Silver Bow County, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Silver Bow County, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
446
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
27
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
12.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Silver Bow County, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Silver Bow County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Silver Bow County, MT?
- Butte is the largest city or town in Silver Bow County, with about 35,052 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Silver Bow County?
- Silver Bow County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 59727, 59748, 59750.
- What is the population of Silver Bow County, MT?
- About 35,785 people live in Silver Bow County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Silver Bow County?
- Silver Bow County borders Jefferson County, Beaverhead County, Deer Lodge County, Madison County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023