Silver Bow County
City in Montana, United States
Overview
Silver Bow County, centered around the city of Butte, is rich in mining heritage and historic landmarks. The area offers a blend of rugged Montana charm, creative arts, and outdoor recreation amid scenic Rocky Mountain backdrops.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Montana
Population
35,133
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
45.90°, -112.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,158
Local Cost
$1,310
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
3.5°C
Summer Avg
15.5°C
Winter Avg
-7.5°C
Record High
37.2°C
Record Low
-36.1°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
526 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BTM
Distance
14 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 69/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.