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Population in 2022: 199 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +7.0%
 
Males: 104  (52.4%)
Females: 95  (47.6%)
Median resident age:

47.6 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years

Zip code: 59464

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,132 (it was $25,536 in 2000)
Moore:

$45,132
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,755 (it was $13,140 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $149,820 (it was $35,000 in 2000)
Moore:

$149,820
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $189,132; detached houses: $205,938; mobile homes: $134,287

Median gross rent in 2022: $770.

March 2022 cost of living index in Moore: 87.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.4%
(12.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 61.0% for two or more races residents)

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    • 22283.1%White alone
    • 3212.0%Two or more races
    • 176.4%Hispanic
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Ancestries: American (24.3%), Norwegian (15.7%), German (14.8%), Irish (10.4%), Croatian (7.8%), English (4.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4171 feet

Land area: 0.24 square miles.

Population density: 833 people per square mile   (low).

Moore, Montana map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $913 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $711 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Great Falls, MT (83.2 miles , pop. 56,690).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (544.7 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (938.4 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Hobson, MT (2.9 miles ),
Lewistown Heights, MT (3.6 miles ),
Lewistown, MT (3.7 miles ),
Judith Gap, MT (4.6 miles),
Hanover, MT (4.6 miles ),
Denton, MT (5.2 miles ),
Stanford, MT (5.3 miles ),
Judith Gap-Shawmut, MT (5.7 miles )

Latitude: 46.98 N, Longitude: 109.69 W

Area code: 406

Distribution of median household income in Moore, MT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Moore, MT in 2022

Moore satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $120,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Montana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Moore, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (20.7%)
  • Construction (14.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.9%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (5.7%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (27.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (12.8%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (10.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.5%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (6.4%)
  • Public administration (6.4%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (37.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (17.5%)
  • Personal & laundry services (12.5%)
  • Gasoline stations (7.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Moore, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (9.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.9%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (8.5%)
  • Carpenters (8.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (6.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (20.0%)
  • Personal appearance workers (12.5%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (10.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.0%)

Average climate in Moore, Montana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 53.7. This is better than average.

City:

53.7
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.561. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.561
U.S.:

5.109
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 36.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.52. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.52
U.S.:

19.21
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 4.59. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.59
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Moore-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 643% 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 173.0 miles away from the city 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 282.4 miles away from Moore 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 167.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/6/2017 at 06:30:17, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 7.6 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 136.2 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 314.1 miles away from Moore center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW) earthquake occurred 175.9 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 Fergus County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 2, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Moore topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Moore:

  • CENTRAL MONTANA MC HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; LEWISTOWN, MT)
  • CENTRAL MONTANA MEDICAL CTR (Hospital, about 14 miles away; LEWISTOWN, MT)
  • CENTRAL MONTANA SKILLED NURSING (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; LEWISTOWN, MT)
  • VALLE VISTA MANOR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; LEWISTOWN, MT)
  • MONTANA MENTAL HEALTH NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; LEWISTOWN, MT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Moore:

  • Montana State University-Billings (about 99 miles; Billings, MT; Full-time enrollment: 4,319)
  • Montana State University (about 112 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • Sheridan College (about 203 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • The University of Montana (about 203 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 241 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • Idaho State University (about 315 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)
  • Black Hills State University (about 330 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)

Public high school in Moore:

Public elementary/middle schools in Moore:

  • MOORE SCHOOL (Students: 47, Location: 509 HIGHLAND AVE, Grades: PK-6)
  • MOORE 7-8 (Students: 15, Location: 509 HIGHLAND AVE, Grades: 7-8)

Private elementary/middle school in Moore:

  • BEACON STAR AMISH SCHOOL (Students: 19, Location: 2932 S TROUT CRK RD, Grades: 1-8)
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Library in Moore:

  • MOORE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $11,994; Location: 403 FERGUS AVENUE; 8,650 books; 56 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Moore: Moore (A), Moore Rural Fire District (B), Moore Fire Department (C), Moore Memorial Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Moore include: Saint Mathias Church (A), Community Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Moore: Moore City Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Fergus 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 Moore and their reported violations in the past:

MOORE TOWN OF (Population served: 186, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2014, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-23-2014), St Compliance achieved (FEB-10-2014)
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

70.2%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Moore:

Marital status in Moore, MT
  • Never married: 22.2%
  • Now married: 62.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.6%
  • Divorced: 11.9%

For population 25 years and over in Moore:

  • High school or higher: 88.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
  • Unemployed: 18.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
Montana average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Moore, MT (based on Fergus County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,9546
Evangelical Protestant1,70820
Mainline Protestant1,53510
Other4702
None5,919-
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: 6
Fergus County:

5.37 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

4.48 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
Here:

15.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

10.38 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.9%
State:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Fergus County:

23.6%
State:

23.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

5.3%
Montana:

10.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

62.5%
State:

51.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

37.5%
Montana:

50.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

26.5
Montana:

28.6

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.5
Montana:

6.9

Overweight people:
Here:

50.0%
State:

34.8%

General health condition:
Moore:

62.5%
Montana:

58.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Moore:

80.0%
Montana:

79.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Moore, MT Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$963
Local Libraries 0$0 1$750
Water Supply 0$0 2$1,298
Totals for Government 0$0 4$3,010

Moore government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $208,000 ($1045.23)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($15.08)
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $49,000 ($246.23)
    Water Utilities: $44,000 ($221.11)
    Sewerage: $38,000 ($190.95)
    Libraries: $6,000 ($30.15)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($10.05)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $40,000 ($201.01)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($45.23)

Moore government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $49,000 ($246.23)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $4,000 ($20.10)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($15.08)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $84,000 ($422.11)
  • State Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $218,000 ($1095.48)
    General Local Government Support: $20,000 ($100.50)
    Highways: $10,000 ($50.25)
    Other: $2,000 ($10.05)
  • Tax - Property: $51,000 ($256.28)
    Motor Vehicle License: $5,000 ($25.13)
    Amusements License: $1,000 ($5.03)

Moore government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $822,000 ($4130.65)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $653,000 ($3281.41)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $187,000 ($939.70)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000 ($90.45)

Moore government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $424,000 ($2130.65)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $514,000 ($2582.91)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $23,000 ($115.58)

Strongest AM radio stations in Moore:

  • KXLO (1230 AM; 1 kW; LEWISTOWN, MT; Owner: KXLO BROADCAST, INC.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KURL (730 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: ELENBAAS MEDIA, INC.)
  • KGHL (790 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KEIN (1310 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: MUNSON RADIO, INC.)
  • KBUL (970 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMTX (950 AM; 5 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: CAPRI, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Moore:

  • KEHT (100.3 FM; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • KIKF (104.9 FM; CASCADE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP INC.)
  • KINX (107.3 FM; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Moore:

  • KBAO (Channel 13; LEWISTOWN, MT; Owner: SUNBELT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 16.4mTotal length
  • 9,351Total average daily traffic
  • 996Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,808Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1/2 Mi S Of Hwy 87 Lts 3&4 Block 3 (Lat: 46.981361 Lon: -109.695194), Call Sign: KXS555, Licensee ID: L00051560,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.035 MHz, Grant Date: 09/08/1999, Expiration Date: 08/22/2004, Cancellation Date: 10/23/2004, Registrant: George R Tews, Moore, MT 59464, Phone: (406) 374-2420


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KE7MCW, Licensee ID: L01262279, Grant Date: 03/27/2007, Expiration Date: 03/27/2017, Cancellation Date: 03/28/2019, Certifier: Ryan T Kolar, Registrant: Ryan T Kolar, 890 Rock Creek Rd, Moore, MT 59464

  • Call Sign: KF7QDP, Licensee ID: L01641828, Grant Date: 06/18/2021, Expiration Date: 06/18/2031, Certifier: Loyd K Horne, Registrant: Loyd K Horne, 2695 Rockford Rd, Moore, MT 59464


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Moore, MT
  • 63.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.2%Wood
  • 10.0%Utility gas
  • 8.8%Other fuel
  • 6.2%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Moore, MT
  • 62.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.9%Other fuel
  • 14.3%Electricity


Moore compared to Montana state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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