North Stillwater, Montana

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Population in July 2007: 800.
Males: 424  (53.0%)
Females: 376  (47.0%)
Median resident age:

40.5 years
Montana median age:

37.5 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,986 (it was $29,432 in 2000)
North Stillwater:

$59,986
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,564 (it was $13,927 in 2000)

North Stillwater CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $246,046 (it was $67,000 in 2000)
North Stillwater:

$246,046
MT:

$366,400
March 2022 cost of living index in North Stillwater: 92.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in North Stillwater, MT (2000)
    • 72495.0%White alone
    • 222.9%Hispanic
    • 101.3%Two or more races
    • 30.4%American Indian alone
    • 20.3%Asian alone
    • 10.1%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 765.9 square miles.

Population density: 1.0 people per square mile   (very low).

North Stillwater, Montana map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
North Stillwater CCD:

0.7% ($500)
Montana:

1.3% ($1,212)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Billings, MT (35.9 miles , pop. 89,847).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (467.5 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (865.9 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Columbus, MT (3.9 miles ),
Reed Point, MT (4.1 miles),
Park City, MT (4.9 miles ),
Broadview, MT (5.0 miles),
Absarokee, MT (5.0 miles ),
Greycliff, MT (5.0 miles),
Laurel, MT (5.3 miles ),
Northwest Yellowstone, MT (5.4 miles )

Latitude: 45.86 N, Longitude: 109.27 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

Distribution of median household income in North Stillwater, MT in 2022
North Stillwater satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Montana:

3.8%
Most common industries in North Stillwater, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (27.7%)
  • Educational services (16.9%)
  • Construction (9.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.7%)
  • Public administration (3.4%)
  • Health care (3.4%)
  • Wood products (2.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (40.9%)
  • Construction (15.9%)
  • Educational services (7.2%)
  • Wood products (5.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (2.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (2.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (28.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (17.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.7%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.7%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (2.9%)
Most common occupations in North Stillwater, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (20.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
  • Carpenters (3.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (29.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Carpenters (6.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.8%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (2.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.3%)

Average climate in North Stillwater, Montana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

North Stillwater-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 747% 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 112.1 miles away from North Stillwater 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 253.6 miles away from the city 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 108.8 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 300.8 miles away from North Stillwater 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 172.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW) earthquake occurred 162.8 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 Stillwater County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Fires: 4, Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near North Stillwater:

  • BEARTOOTH MANOR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; COLUMBUS, MT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to North Stillwater:

  • Montana State University-Billings (about 37 miles; Billings, MT; Full-time enrollment: 4,319)
  • Montana State University (about 87 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • Sheridan College (about 137 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 188 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • The University of Montana (about 236 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Casper College (about 256 miles; Casper, WY; FT enrollment: 2,770)
  • Idaho State University (about 260 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in North Stillwater: Wheat Basin (A), Indian Fort Fishing Access Site (B), Luckey Homestead (C), Rapelje Grain Company Elevator (D), Rapelje Volunteer Fire Company (E), Reed Point Volunteer Fire Company (F), Molt Volunteer Fire Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in North Stillwater include: Rapelje Evangelical Church (A), Reed Point Lutheran Congregation (B), Evangelical Church of North America (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Holland Settlement Cemetery (1), Assumption Catholic Church Cemetery (2), Rapelje Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Dallmann Lake (A), Dry Lake (B), Hunter Lake (C), Big Lake (D), Halfbreed Lake (E), Hailstone Lake (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: North Fork Big Coulee Creek (A), Camp Creek (B), Cedar Creek (C), Cottonwood Creek (D), Cow Creek (E), Cummin Creek (F), Greenwood Creek (G), Gurney Creek (H), Van Winkle Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in North Stillwater include: Eastlake Pond/Big Lake Waterfowl Management Area (1), Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge (2), Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Stillwater County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

69.0%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

18.5%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.5%
Whole state:

5.8%

For population 15 years and over in North Stillwater:

Marital status in North Stillwater, MT
  • Never married: 15.5%
  • Now married: 70.8%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 6.2%

For population 25 years and over in North Stillwater:

  • High school or higher: 85.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Montana average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for North Stillwater, MT (based on Stillwater County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6882
Evangelical Protestant68210
Mainline Protestant6657
Other2292
None6,853-
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: 3
This county:

3.48 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

9.27 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
This county:

10.43 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

7.0%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Stillwater County:

22.7%
Montana:

23.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in North Stillwater:

  • KGHL (790 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KURL (730 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: ELENBAAS MEDIA, INC.)
  • KBUL (970 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBSR (1490 AM; 1 kW; LAUREL, MT; Owner: SUN MOUNTAIN, INC.)
  • KBLG (910 AM; 1 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KZMQ (1140 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREYBULL, WY; Owner: LEGEND COMMUNICATIONS OF WYOMING LLC)
  • KBOZ (1090 AM; 5 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPOW (1260 AM; 5 kW; POWELL, WY; Owner: CHAPARRAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMZK (1240 AM; 1 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: ELENBAAS MEDIA, INC.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in North Stillwater:

  • KMXE (99.3 FM; RED LODGE, MT; Owner: SILVER ROCK COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • KRKX (94.1 FM; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KZRV (107.5 FM; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in North Stillwater, MT
  • 47.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.9%Utility gas
  • 11.1%Wood
  • 10.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.3%Electricity
  • 3.1%Coal or coke
  • 1.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in North Stillwater, MT
  • 52.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.9%Utility gas
  • 16.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.2%Wood
  • 4.2%Other fuel
  • 2.8%Electricity
  • 2.8%Coal or coke


North Stillwater compared to Montana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

North Stillwater on our top lists:

  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most cars per house, population 500+"
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