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The Silos, MT

Census-designated place in Broadwater County, Montana.

Population

579

Land area

5.1sq mi

People per sq mi

113

ZIP codes

0

The Silos and its ZIP codes

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The Silos at a glance

  • The Silos is about 15 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $60,521, 17% below the Montana median of $72,509.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $367,300.

Local data for The Silos, MT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

The Silos, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$60,521

Poverty rate

19.5%

Median home value

$367,300

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

24.1%

Median age

64.6

Average commute

48.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (207), German Americans (146), Polish Americans (29).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Broadwater County. PPP loans are for The Silos.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,135

1,568 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,021

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$51.9M

FY 2026, $7,663 per person

Broadwater County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

The Silos, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.8%
  • Carpooled26.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 48.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

The Silos, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

186

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

6

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 14°F

10.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in The Silos, MT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.5%

U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

13.1%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

Cities near The Silos

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TownsendCity6.3 mi1.5
WinstonCensus-designated place6.8 mi5.2
Spokane CreekCensus-designated place12 mi17.3
RadersburgCensus-designated place14 mi0.3
TostonCensus-designated place17 mi2.6
Montana CityCensus-designated place18 mi34.1
ElkhornCensus-designated place19 mi6.7
ClancyCensus-designated place19 mi39.2
Jefferson CityCensus-designated place21 mi23.2
East HelenaCity21 mi4.1
Helena Valley SoutheastCensus-designated place22 mi21.5
South HillsCensus-designated place22 mi5.9
YorkCensus-designated place24 mi0.3
HelenaCity26 mi17.2
UnionvilleCensus-designated place26 mi1.3
Helena Valley NortheastCensus-designated place26 mi53.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is The Silos, MT in?
The Silos is in Broadwater County, Montana.
What is the population of The Silos, MT?
About 579 people live in The Silos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near The Silos?
Nearby places include Townsend (6.3 mi), Winston (6.8 mi), Spokane Creek (12 mi), Radersburg (14 mi), Toston (17 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023