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Silver Bow County, MT market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Silver Bow County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 36,118
- +2.6% since 2020
- Households
- 15,419
- Median household income
- $61,754
- +35.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $255,200
- Jobs located here
- 17,312
- Highest market score
- 62
- Car washes and detailing, #412 of 1,451 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 36,118 people live in Silver Bow County, in 15,419 households. Population estimates put the population change in Silver Bow County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.6%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Silver Bow County is $61,754 a year, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 35.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Silver Bow County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (74).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Silver Bow County are for car washes and detailers (62), tire shops (62) and grocery stores (58). Silver Bow County ranks #412 of 1,451 scored counties for car washes and detailers.
Silver Bow County is part of the Butte-Silver Bow area. For its number of households, Silver Bow County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for physical therapy clinics (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for sit-down restaurants (23% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Silver Bow County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Silver Bow County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car washes and detailing | 62 | #412 of 1,451 | 6 | 3.9 | $2.6M | 105 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 62 | #465 of 1,530 | 5 | 3.2 | $3.2M | 126 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 58 | #737 of 2,070 | 6 | 3.9 | $14.1M | 151 | 7 |
| Pet businesses | 57 | #798 of 2,200 | 21 | 13.6 | $589K | 67 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 54 | #581 of 1,302 | 5 | 3.2 | $3.4M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 54 | #1,037 of 2,402 | 31 | 20.1 | $2.7M | 80 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 53 | #735 of 1,771 | 5 | 3.2 | $3.5M | 207 | 31 |
| Barbershops | 52 | #644 of 1,356 | 6 | 3.9 | $2.2M | 117 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 52 | #682 of 1,461 | 6 | 3.9 | $2.1M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 52 | #1,117 of 2,378 | 37 | 24.0 | $428K | 96 | 16 |
| Auto repair and car care | 52 | #1,142 of 2,401 | 61 | 39.6 | $259K | 97 | 23 |
| Pizza | 50 | #1,003 of 2,090 | 8 | 5.2 | $6.3M | 125 | 35 |
| Gas stations | 46 | #1,360 of 2,358 | 22 | 14.3 | $1.9M | 79 | 19 |
| Veterinarians | 43 | #922 of 1,485 | 8 | 5.2 | $1.5M | 57 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 43 | #1,360 of 2,272 | 22 | 14.3 | $1.3M | 107 | 17 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 42 | #1,130 of 1,707 | 8 | 5.2 | $4.7M | 98 | 17 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 41 | #884 of 1,327 | 7 | 4.5 | $2.3M | 73 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 41 | #1,581 of 2,405 | 73 | 47.3 | $695K | 105 | 29 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 39 | #1,653 of 2,176 | 46 | 29.8 | Index only | 97 | 20 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 38 | #1,363 of 1,889 | 14 | 9.1 | $3.6M | 87 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 38 | #1,553 of 2,261 | 18 | 11.7 | $4.7M | 59 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 37 | #1,374 of 1,769 | 20 | 13.0 | $660K | 75 | 3 |
| Real estate | 37 | #1,802 of 2,229 | 59 | 38.3 | Index only | 95 | 36 |
| Hair salons | 36 | #1,846 of 2,339 | 41 | 26.6 | $322K | 75 | 8 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 36 | #1,915 of 2,385 | 73 | 47.3 | $181K | 85 | 13 |
| Property management | 35 | #708 of 910 | 8 | 5.2 | Index only | 55 | 8 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 34 | #1,686 of 2,088 | 28 | 18.2 | $433K | 65 | 9 |
| Child care and preschools | 32 | #1,299 of 1,611 | 13 | 8.4 | $573K | 57 | 25 |
| Gyms | 32 | #1,449 of 1,792 | 14 | 9.1 | $867K | 67 | 9 |
| Home repair trades | 32 | #1,790 of 2,057 | 20 | 13.0 | $1.9M | 77 | 30 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 31 | #1,722 of 2,063 | 21 | 13.6 | $2.4M | 65 | 9 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 30 | #1,728 of 2,087 | 33 | 21.4 | $715K | 56 | 8 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 29 | #1,165 of 1,334 | 12 | 7.8 | $1M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 27 | #827 of 974 | 6 | 3.9 | $2.1M | 46 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 27 | #1,446 of 1,656 | 18 | 11.7 | $946K | 53 | 30 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 27 | #1,931 of 2,210 | 42 | 27.2 | $562K | 64 | 11 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 26 | #2,165 of 2,405 | 189 | 122.6 | $268K | 72 | 74 |
| Roofing and gutters | 25 | #1,067 of 1,177 | 8 | 5.2 | $4.7M | 55 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 25 | #1,369 of 1,490 | 13 | 8.4 | $1.3M | 55 | 8 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 25 | #1,977 of 2,222 | 28 | 18.2 | $1.8M | 59 | 35 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 24 | #1,775 of 1,886 | 21 | 13.6 | $810K | 82 | 24 |
| Physical therapy | 22 | #1,325 of 1,422 | 17 | 11.0 | $1M | 42 | 9 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 22 | #2,269 of 2,394 | 232 | 150.5 | $73K | 48 | 71 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $9.3M | 78 | 9 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | Index only | 156 | 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3.3M | 198 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $697K | 103 | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $8.7M | Too few | 16 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $8.7M | Too few | 15 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $11.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $7.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $8.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $6.1M | Too few | 9 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $17.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Silver Bow County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $15.8M | $1,026 | 107 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $41.7M | $2,704 | 104 |
| Food away from home | $50.7M | $3,288 | 81 |
| Groceries | $84.4M | $5,472 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $13.2M | $856 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $7.5M | $483 | 83 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $12.1M | $787 | 80 |
| Medical and dental services | $17M | $1,104 | 86 |
| Pets | $12.4M | $802 | 88 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $23.6M | $1,531 | 74 |
| Vehicle insurance | $29.6M | $1,920 | 98 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $37.2M | $2,415 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $17.4M | $1,126 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $243.7M | $15,808 | 95 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Silver Bow County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 36,118+2.6% since 2020
- Households
- 15,419
- Median age
- 40.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 718 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 50
- Median household income
- $61,754+35.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $80,950
- Median home value
- $255,200
- Jobs located here
- 17,312
- Daytime population
- 35,343Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Silver Bow County, MT growing?
Population estimates put Silver Bow County at 36,118 people in 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 15,419 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 35.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Silver Bow County, MT spend?
Households in Silver Bow County spend about $243.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $84.4M on groceries and $50.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Silver Bow County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (74).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Silver Bow County, MT?
Of the business types scored in Silver Bow County, car washes and detailers (62), tire shops (62) and grocery stores (58) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For car washes and detailers, that ranks #412 of 1,451 scored counties.
How does Silver Bow County, MT compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Silver Bow County is $61,754, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $255,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for physical therapy clinics (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for sit-down restaurants (23% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 43 of the 56 business types have a score in Silver Bow County, each ranked against other counties.
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