The Town FilesThe Silos, Montana
Community in Broadwater County · population 691 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $367,300
- Household income
- $60,521
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 64.6
The Silos is a community of 691 people in Broadwater County, Montana. The median home is worth $367,300, above the typical Montana town ($249,800). It ranks better for families than 97% of Montana towns, quieter than 97% of Montana towns, better for retirees than 75% of Montana towns.
How The Silos 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 The Silos is worth $367,300, above the typical Montana town ($249,800). Homes cost about 6.1 times the median household income of $60,521, which is more affordable than 25% of Montana towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | The Silos | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $367,300 | $249,800 |
| Median rent | — | $893 |
| Median household income | $60,521 | $63,249 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.1× | 4.2× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 31.0% | — |
Who lives in The Silos
| People | The Silos | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 48.5% | 19.6% |
| Under 18 | 10.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% | 25.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.5% | 10.9% |
| Veterans | 28.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 8.5% |
| Average commute | 48.3 min | 19.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 86.6% |
Weather in The Silos
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 13.7°F. About 10.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.6 inches of snow (typical Montana town: 44.0 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 174 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of The Silos since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Montana town. The strongest, an F0, struck on June 12, 1992 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 12, 1992.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 10, 2019.
Severe weather in Broadwater County since 1996
Broadwater County has been included in 12 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 |
| July 12, 2024 | Fire | FM-5507: Horse Gulch Fire |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4508: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3476: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2014 | Flood | DR-4172: Ice Jams And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Broadwater County
Broadwater County had 1,490 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,076 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in The Silos itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near The Silos
- Townsend, MT6.3 mi · 1,787 people · home $227,600
- Montana City, MT18.7 mi · 2,918 people · home $571,200
- Clancy, MT20.1 mi · 1,851 people · home $469,300
- East Helena, MT20.4 mi · 1,944 people · home $290,700
- Jefferson City, MT21.2 mi · 597 people · home —
- Helena Valley Southeast, MT21.5 mi · 9,168 people · home $331,500
- South Hills, MT22.4 mi · 644 people · home $703,800
- Helena, MT24.7 mi · 32,091 people · home $387,300
The Silos questions
Is The Silos, Montana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, The Silos scores better for retirees than 75% of Montana towns and quieter than 97%. 48.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 64.6).
How much does a house cost in The Silos?
The median owner-occupied home in The Silos is valued at $367,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,521, so homes cost about 6.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in The Silos?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 13.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.6 inches of precipitation a year and 25.6 inches of snow.
Does The Silos get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of The Silos since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on June 12, 1992. The typical Montana town has had 1.
- 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)