Emigrant, Montana

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Population in 2010: 488.
Males: 289  (59.3%)
Females: 199  (40.7%)
Median resident age:

55.1 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years

Zip codes: 59027, 59047, 59065.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,917
Emigrant:

$68,917
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $44,849

Emigrant CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $479,304
Emigrant:

$479,304
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $211,551; detached houses: $460,924; mobile homes: $66,803

Median gross rent in 2022: $787.

March 2022 cost of living index in Emigrant: 88.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.3%

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According to our research of Montana and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Emigrant, Montana as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Emigrant is 157 to 1.


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Ancestries: Scottish (70.5%), Northern European (10.4%), Polish (10.4%), German (3.6%), Irish (3.6%), Serbian (1.6%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4882 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Billings, MT (110.1 miles , pop. 89,847).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (479.2 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (822.2 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Pray, MT (1.6 miles ),
South Glastonbury, MT (2.3 miles ),
Upper Yellowstone Valley, MT (4.2 miles ),
Corwin Springs, MT (4.2 miles),
Wineglass, MT (4.3 miles ),
Gardiner-Cooke City, MT (4.6 miles ),
Jardine, MT (4.6 miles),
Livingston, MT (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 45.37 N, Longitude: 110.73 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

Distribution of median household income in Emigrant, MT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Emigrant, MT in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Montana:

3.8%

Earthquake activity:

Emigrant-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 1008% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 55.8 miles away from Emigrant center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 175.3 miles away from Emigrant center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 48.2 miles away from the city center
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 223.7 miles away from Emigrant center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 89.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 480.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Park County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 3, Fires: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Emigrant:

  • Montana State University (about 26 miles; Bozeman, MT; Full-time enrollment: 12,942)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 111 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 120 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • The University of Montana (about 187 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Sheridan College (about 190 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • Idaho State University (about 193 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)
  • Utah State University (about 257 miles; Logan, UT; FT enrollment: 21,131)

Private high school in Emigrant:

  • THE THOMAS MORE SCHOOLS (Students: 12, Location: 30 SIRIUS DR, Grades: PK-10)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Emigrant: Emigant West Recreation Area (A), Emigrant Fishing Access Site (B), Emigrant West Fishing Access Site (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Emigrant: Saint Johns Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Big Wild Adventures (Tours & Charters; 222 Tom Miner Creek Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotels: Johnstad's Bed & Breakfast & Log Cabin (3 Paradise Lane) (1), Wellspring Institute (2896 US Highway 89 South) (2), Golden Ratio Guest Ranch (2894 Hwy 89 South) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Park County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Emigrant and their reported violations in the past:

RIVERS EDGE BAR AND CAFE (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from JUN-22-2012 to JUN-22-2012), St Public Notif requested (JUN-22-2012), St Compliance achieved (AUG-31-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In JUL-01-2012, Contaminant: E. COLI
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In JUN-01-2012, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-13-2012), St Public Notif requested (JUL-13-2012)
  • 24 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This place:

1.9 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

52.2%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Emigrant (2011 data):

  • Bank of The Rockies, National Association: Paradise Valley Branch at Po Box 298, branch established on 1998/09/08. Info updated 2007/04/04: Bank assets: $126.5 mil, Deposits: $110.3 mil, headquarters in White Sulphur Springs, MT, negative income in the last year, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Countricorp

For population 15 years and over in Emigrant:

Marital status in Emigrant, MT
  • Never married: 37.7%
  • Now married: 42.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

For population 25 years and over in Emigrant:

  • High school or higher: 93.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
Montana average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Emigrant, MT (based on Park County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,5043
Mainline Protestant1,23510
Evangelical Protestant1,22614
Other6543
None11,017-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Park County:

2.49 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Here:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Park County:

16.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

10.38 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.8%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Park County:

18.9%
Montana:

23.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Park County:

10.7%
Montana:

10.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Emigrant:

  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KBOZ (1090 AM; 5 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPRK (1340 AM; 1 kW; LIVINGSTON, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOBB (1230 AM; 1 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMMS (1450 AM; 1 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBOW (550 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGHL (790 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Emigrant:

  • KXLB (100.7 FM; LIVINGSTON, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K240CO (95.9 FM; LIVINGSTON, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPKX (97.5 FM; LIVINGSTON, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KMMS-FM (95.1 FM; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSCY (96.7 FM; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOBB-FM (93.7 FM; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KZLO-FM (99.9 FM; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGLT (91.9 FM; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS-MONTANA UNIV. SYSTEM)
  • KMXE (99.3 FM; RED LODGE, MT; Owner: SILVER ROCK COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • KBMC (102.1 FM; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS)
  • K240CI (95.9 FM; BIG SKY, MT; Owner: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS)
  • K288ES (105.5 FM; BIG SKY, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • K218DN (91.5 FM; GALLATIN GATEWAY, ET, MT; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Emigrant:

  • KBZK (Channel 7; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: KCTZ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KUSM (Channel 9; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • K10AH (Channel 10; EMIGRANT, ETC., MT; Owner: PARADISE VALLEY TV DISTRICT)
  • K57CE (Channel 57; EMIGRANT, ETC., MT; Owner: PARADISE VALLEY TV DISTRICT)
  • K03HF (Channel 3; EMIGRANT, MT; Owner: PARADISE VALLEY TELEVISION DISTRICT)
  • K19CO (Channel 19; EMIGRANT, MT; Owner: PARADISE VALLEY TV ASSOCIATION)
  • K27DL (Channel 27; EMIGRANT, MT; Owner: PARADISE VALLEY TV ASSOCIATION)

Emigrant fatal accident list:

Aug 1, 2018 09:55 PM, Sr-571, Emigrant Bench Road, Lat: 45.363689, Lon: -110.717781, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 10.9mTotal length
  • 2,644Total average daily traffic
  • 27Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,772Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 680 Big Creek Rd (Lat: 45.309167 Lon: -110.916111), Type: Bant, Structure height: 7.3 m, Overall height: 9.7 m, Call Sign: WPWC609,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.390 MHz, Grant Date: 09/17/2022, Expiration Date: 10/11/2032, Certifier: Dennis Arsenault, Registrant: Industrial Communications & Electronics Of Bozeman, 406 Bryant Street, Bozeman, MT 59719, Phone: (406) 585-7780, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Lat: 45.150000 Lon: -110.916417, Call Sign: WQYL593,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.662 MHz, 466.662 MHz, 461.787 MHz, 466.787 MHz, Grant Date: 11/01/2016, Expiration Date: 11/01/2026, Certifier: Mike Petersen, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

36 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Emigrant)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T337C (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 142 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2542S, N2542S, N-2542S, Serial Number: 337-0842, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 10/10/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 04/18/2019
    Registrant (LLC): Sierra Systems LLC, Po Box 1012, Emigrant, MT 59027
  • Aircraft: JONKER SAILPLANES CC JS 1B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 30FF, N30FF, N-30FF, Serial Number: 1B-011, Certificate Issue Date: 01/24/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Stanely G Jr Palmer, 2017 Us Highway 89 S, Emigrant, MT 59027
  • Aircraft: DASSAULT-BREGUET MYSTERE FALCON 900 (Category: Land, Engines: 3, Seats: 12, Weight: 20,000+ Pounds), Engine: GARRETT TFE731-5AR (4500 Pounds of Thrust) (Turbo-fan)
    N-Number: 450FV, N450FV, N-450FV, Serial Number: 112, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 07/20/1992, Certificate Issue Date: 09/06/2019
    Registrant (LLC): Yellowdome LLC, 2017 Us Highway 89 S, Emigrant, MT 59027
  • Aircraft: VAUGHAN ROBERT W HIGHLANDER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 549V, N549V, N-549V, Serial Number: JAESC-0151, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 10/17/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 09/10/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Nelson G Story, Po Box 116, Emigrant, MT 59027
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9964E, N9964E, N-9964E, Serial Number: 18264024, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 07/01/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 12/16/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Robert M Parker, Po Box 221, Emigrant, MT 59027
  • Aircraft: DASSAULT-BREGUET FALCON 20 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 10, Weight: 20,000+ Pounds, Speed: 400 mph), Engine: GE CF700 SERIES (4200 Pounds of Thrust) (Turbo-fan)
    N-Number: 459SB, N459SB, N-459SB, Serial Number: 382, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 06/01/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 12/28/2016
    Registrant (LLC): Yellowdome LLC, 2017 Us Highway 89 S, Emigrant, MT 59027
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/14/2010

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Emigrant, MT
  • 43.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 28.8%Electricity
  • 25.0%Utility gas
  • 2.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Emigrant, MT
  • 60.4%Electricity
  • 39.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Emigrant compared to Montana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
There are 5 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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