Butte-Silver Bow, MT
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 31,526 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Butte is in the Rocky Mountains, along the Continental Divide.
Cultural Attractions
Montana's Irish culture is celebrated in Butte by the annual St. Patrick 's Day Parade, as well as the An Ri Ra Montana Irish Culture Festival.
Recreation
Along miles of hiking trails meandering throughout southwestern Montana, can be found blue-ribbon trout fishing spots.
Economy
The chief employer in Butte is state and local government.
Fun Fact
This city has many unique sayings; instead of "take it easy," for example, people say, "Tap 'er light."
| Population [details] | 31,526 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 62.0% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 7.8 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 23.10% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 31.07 °F/12.94 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 84.29 °F/52.13 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 12.04 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 36 |
| Cost of living [details] | 107.8 |
| State sales tax | N/A |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Seattle (454.21 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | BERT MOONEY (3.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Movie theaters, Religious activities, Wineries |
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