The Town FilesSuperior, Montana
Town in Mineral County · population 830 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $310,000
- Household income
- $45,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 57.6
Superior is a town of 830 people in Mineral County, Montana. The median home is worth $310,000, above the typical Montana town ($249,800). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 89% of Montana towns, quieter than 84% of Montana towns, better for retirees than 71% of Montana towns.
How Superior ranks
Percentile among Montana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Montana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Superior is worth $310,000, above the typical Montana town ($249,800). Homes cost about 6.9 times the median household income of $45,250, which is more affordable than 14% of Montana towns. Median rent is $722 a month. 65.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Superior | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $310,000 | $249,800 |
| Median rent | $722 | $893 |
| Median household income | $45,250 | $63,249 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.9× | 4.2× |
| Homeownership | 65.3% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Superior
| People | Superior | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 38.4% | 19.6% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 25.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.5% | 10.9% |
| Veterans | 14.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 8.5% |
| Average commute | 36.0 min | 19.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.4% | 86.6% |
Weather in Superior
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 16.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.4 inches of snow (typical Montana town: 44.0 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Superior since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 22, 1998.
Severe weather in Mineral County since 1996
Mineral County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Straight-Line Winds | DR-4902: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4508: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3476: Covid-19 |
| July 18, 2013 | Fire | FM-5035: West Mullan Fire |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3253: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Mineral County
Mineral County had 1,226 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,527 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Superior itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Superior
3 public schools with 333 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Elementary | PK-6 | 188 | 12.5 |
| Superior High School | 9-12 | 103 | 10.3 |
| Superior 7-8 | 7-8 | 42 | 8.4 |
Towns near Superior
- Plains, MT18.3 mi · 1,106 people · home $248,300
Superior questions
Is Superior, Montana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Superior scores better for retirees than 71% of Montana towns and quieter than 84%. 38.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.6).
How much does a house cost in Superior?
The median owner-occupied home in Superior is valued at $310,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,250, so homes cost about 6.9 times income. Median rent is $722 a month.
What is the weather like in Superior?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 16.4 inches of precipitation a year and 49.4 inches of snow.
Does Superior get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Superior in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)