What are the schools like in Savage, MT?

Savage is served primarily by Savage Elem. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

What is the median household income in Savage?

The median household income in Savage, MT is $78,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Savage, MT?

Savage has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.6 inches.

Savage, MT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Savage, MT affordable or expensive?

Savage's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Savage is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $177,700 and the median rent is $654 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Savage, MT?

Savage has a violent crime rate of 342.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 527.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Savage, MT a Good Place to Live?

Savage is a small town of 294 in Montana, with a median household income of $78,750 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Savage stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Savage is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Savage city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.6

Savage's overall cost of living index is 89.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Savage costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Savage, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$177,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$654	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Savage's violent crime rate is 342.5 per 100,000 residents — 10% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

342.5 /100k

Property Crime

527.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Savage is served primarily by Savage Elem. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Savage, MT	National Avg
School District	Savage Elem	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Savage sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 88.2°F in July, with 15.3 inches of annual precipitation and 29.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Savage, MT
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	88.2°F
Annual Precipitation	15.3"
Annual Snowfall	29.6"

Demographics

Metric	Savage, MT	National Avg
Population	294	—
Median Age	31.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	13.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Crane, MT 10 mi Sidney, MT 20 mi Fox Lake, MT 21 mi Bloomfield, MT 27 mi Glendive, MT 30 mi

ZIP Codes in Savage

Savage, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59262

Savage vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Savage, MT affordable or expensive?

Savage's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Savage roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $177,700 and median rent is $654/month.

What is the crime rate in Savage, MT?

Savage's violent crime rate is 342.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 527.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Savage?

Public schools in Savage are operated by Savage Elem. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Savage, MT a good place to live?

Savage, MT has a population of 294, a median household income of $78,750, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Savage?

Savage averages 28.9°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.3 inches with about 29.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Savage?

Savage, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59262.

What is the population of Savage?

The population of Savage, Montana is 294 with a median age of 31.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Savage?

Key numbers for living in Savage: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $177,700, median household income $78,750, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Savage side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.