Economy & Jobs — Butte-Silver Bow (balance), Montana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $61,857 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,700 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,909 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| In Labor Force | 16,473 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 25.1% |
| Arts Food | 11.4% |
| Retail | 10.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 33 |
| Bars | 33 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 27 |
| Child Day Care | 24 |
| Dental Offices | 21 |
| Real Estate Offices | 20 |
| Insurance Agencies | 20 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Law Offices | 15 |
| Hotels Motels | 15 |
| Physician Offices | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Home Health | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Beauty Salons | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.