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Northern Cheyenne, Montana

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Population in July 2007: 1,553.
Males: 772  (49.7%)
Females: 781  (50.3%)
Median resident age:

22.7 years
Montana median age:

37.5 years

Zip code: 59016

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,312 (it was $28,113 in 2000)
Northern Cheyenne:

$54,312
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $14,986 (it was $7,307 in 2000)

Northern Cheyenne CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $164,942 (it was $51,100 in 2000)
Northern Cheyenne:

$164,942
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $207,922; detached houses: $239,562; townhouses or other attached units: $150,967; mobile homes: $58,448
March 2022 cost of living index in Northern Cheyenne: 88.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Northern Cheyenne, MT (2000)
    • 1,36188.3%American Indian alone
    • 1056.8%White alone
    • 463.0%Hispanic
    • 301.9%Two or more races

Races in Northern Cheyenne detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 318.4 square miles.

Population density: 4.9 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.1% ($547)
Montana:

1.3% ($1,212)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Billings, MT (80.9 miles , pop. 89,847).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (402.2 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (873.4 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Busby, MT (1.8 miles ),
Muddy, MT (3.2 miles ),
Lame Deer, MT (3.8 miles ),
Birney, MT (4.8 miles),
Lodge Grass, MT (5.1 miles ),
Crow Agency, MT (5.2 miles ),
Tongue River, MT (5.4 miles),
Colstrip, MT (5.4 miles )

Latitude: 45.52 N, Longitude: 106.91 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

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

5.7%
Montana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Northern Cheyenne, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (30.3%)
  • Public administration (14.2%)
  • Construction (10.6%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Social assistance (8.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (19.1%)
  • Educational services (18.3%)
  • Construction (15.7%)
  • Social assistance (8.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.7%)
  • Health care (5.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (44.3%)
  • Health care (13.4%)
  • Social assistance (9.0%)
  • Public administration (8.5%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (7.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.0%)
  • Construction (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Northern Cheyenne, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.7%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Carpenters (5.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.8%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (4.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (10.2%)
  • Carpenters (10.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (10.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.0%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (7.5%)
  • Teachers, special education (7.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.5%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (7.0%)
  • Cashiers (7.0%)

Average climate in Northern Cheyenne, Montana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Northern Cheyenne, Montana average temperatures Northern Cheyenne, Montana average precipitation Northern Cheyenne, Montana humidity Northern Cheyenne, Montana wind speed Northern Cheyenne, Montana snowfall Northern Cheyenne, Montana sunshine Northern Cheyenne, Montana clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2021 was 84.3. This is about average.

City:

84.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.800. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.800
U.S.:

5.109
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 0.541. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.541
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2021 was 31.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2021 was 23.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2021 was 9.24. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.24
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Northern Cheyenne-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 477% 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 194.5 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 352.6 miles away from Northern Cheyenne 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 195.8 miles away from Northern Cheyenne center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 101.3 miles away from the city center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 100.2 miles away from the city center
On 2/3/1994 at 09:05:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.8 ML, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 276.4 miles away from Northern Cheyenne 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 Big Horn County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 1

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

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Northern Cheyenne:

  • Sheridan College (about 53 miles; Sheridan, WY; Full-time enrollment: 2,070)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 81 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)
  • Black Hills State University (about 165 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • Casper College (about 189 miles; Casper, WY; FT enrollment: 2,770)
  • Montana State University (about 201 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 208 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 268 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Northern Cheyenne: Black Spring Lookout (A), Brown Camp (B), Bull Creek Lookout (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Northern Cheyenne include: Christ the King Church (A), White River Mennonite Church (B), Muddy Creek Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Busby Cemetery (1), Muddy Creek Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Little Hawk Lake (A), Muddy Lake (B), Two Moon Reservoir (C), Rednose Reservoir (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Ash Creek (A), Bear Creek (B), Bee Creek (C), Black Canyon Creek (D), Black Whiteman Creek (E), Brady Creek (F), Busby Creek (G), Butte Creek (H), Coal Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Northern Cheyenne: Indian Chief Two Moons Historical Monument (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Big Horn 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:

3.9 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

83.0%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

11.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

45.0%
Whole state:

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

14.4%
Whole state:

5.8%
12 people in correctional facilities intended for juveniles in 2010
4 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Northern Cheyenne:

Marital status in Northern Cheyenne, MT
  • Never married: 36.3%
  • Now married: 45.7%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

For population 25 years and over in Northern Cheyenne:

  • High school or higher: 69.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 16.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Montana average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Northern Cheyenne, MT (based on Big Horn County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,1026
Evangelical Protestant1,77021
Other8254
Mainline Protestant7118
None4,457-
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
Big Horn County:

2.35 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

10.18 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
This county:

5.48 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

11.6%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Big Horn County:

32.4%
State:

23.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Big Horn County:

19.8%
Montana:

10.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Northern Cheyenne:

  • KROE (930 AM; 5 kW; SHERIDAN, WY; Owner: LOVCOM, INC.)
  • KATL (770 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: STAR PRINTING COMPANY)
  • KIKC (1250 AM; 5 kW; FORSYTH, MT; Owner: MILES CITY, FORSYTH B/DCSTG, INC.)
  • KMTA (1050 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: SENGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWYO (1410 AM; 5 kW; SHERIDAN, WY; Owner: KWYO AM, LLC)
  • KURL (730 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: ELENBAAS MEDIA, INC.)
  • KZMQ (1140 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREYBULL, WY; Owner: LEGEND COMMUNICATIONS OF WYOMING LLC)
  • KGHL (790 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBUL (970 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Northern Cheyenne:

  • KMHK (95.5 FM; HARDIN, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K244CK (96.7 FM; COWLEY, ETC., WY; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOC., INC.)
  • KMCJ (99.5 FM; COLSTRIP, MT; Owner: HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KZMQ-FM (100.3 FM; GREYBULL, WY; Owner: LEGEND COMMUNICATIONS OF WYOMING LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Northern Cheyenne:

  • K07TR (Channel 7; NO.CHEYENNE IND. RES, MT; Owner: DULL KNIFE MEMORIAL COLLEGE)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Northern Cheyenne, MT
  • 55.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 37.8%Electricity
  • 5.0%Coal or coke
  • 2.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Northern Cheyenne, MT
  • 44.4%Electricity
  • 41.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.2%Coal or coke
  • 2.2%Wood
  • 1.7%Other fuel


Northern Cheyenne compared to Montana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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