Savage, Montana
Savage is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Richland County, Montana, United States. Savage is located on the Yellowstone River and Montana Highway 16, south-southwest of Sidney. Savage was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2010 census. In previous censuses, the area was counted within the former Knife River CDP. History. Savage is named for H. M. Savage, supervising engineer for the U. S. Reclamation Service. For many years it was a busy shipping point for grain farmers and river-bottom beet growers. Sugar beet farms benefited with the opening of a  sugar beet factory in Sidney in 1925. Recreation. Basic services are available in the community and boating access to the Yellowstone River is nearby. Climate. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Savage has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. Education. Savage Public School educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Savage High School's team name is the Warriors.