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Population in 2010: 286.
Population change since 2000: +13.0%
Males: 171  (60.1%)
Females: 115  (39.9%)
Median resident age:

20.2 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years

Zip codes: 59521.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-679,629,992 (it was $19,821 in 2000)
Azure $-679,629,992
MT $67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $14,844 (it was $5,407 in 2000)

Azure CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $128,486 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Azure:

$128,486
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $117,890; detached houses: $117,622
March 2022 cost of living index in Azure: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 33.7%

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 4.46 square miles.

Population density: 64 people per square mile   (very low).

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7 residents are foreign born (2.8% North America).

This place:

2.8%
Montana:

1.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Azure CDP:

2.2% ($500)
Montana:

1.3% ($1,212)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Great Falls, MT (88.3 miles , pop. 56,690).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (573.6 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (1029.2 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Sangrey, MT (1.4 miles ),
Rocky Boy's, MT (1.5 miles ),
Boneau, MT (1.7 miles),
Rocky Boy's Agency, MT (2.0 miles ),
Agency, MT (2.0 miles ),
St. Pierre, MT (2.3 miles ),
Parker School, MT (2.4 miles ),
Rocky Boy West, MT (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 48.31 N, Longitude: 109.81 W

Distribution of median household income in Azure, MT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Azure, MT in 2022
Azure satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Montana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Azure, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (29.8%)
  • Public administration (22.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.8%)
  • Social assistance (8.8%)
  • Wood products (7.0%)
  • Construction (7.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (31.7%)
  • Educational services (17.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (12.2%)
  • Social assistance (12.2%)
  • Wood products (9.8%)
  • Construction (9.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (62.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (18.8%)
Most common occupations in Azure, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (17.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (15.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (15.8%)
  • Computer specialists (8.8%)
  • Child care workers (7.0%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7.0%)
  • Carpenters (7.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (24.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (22.0%)
  • Computer specialists (12.2%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (9.8%)
  • Carpenters (9.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (37.5%)
  • Child care workers (25.0%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (18.8%)
  • Cashiers (18.8%)
  • Financial managers (0.0%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (0.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (0.0%)

Average climate in Azure, Montana

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Earthquake activity:

Azure-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 463% 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 262.2 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 349.6 miles away from Azure center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
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 162.5 miles away from the city center
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 255.5 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 367.1 miles away from Azure center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW) earthquake occurred 240.2 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 Hill County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 4, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Amtrak station near Azure:

  • 18 miles: HAVRE (235 MAIN ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Azure:

  • Montana State University-Billings (about 185 miles; Billings, MT; Full-time enrollment: 4,319)
  • Montana State University (about 193 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • The University of Montana (about 219 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Sheridan College (about 281 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 326 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • North Idaho College (about 327 miles; Coeur d'Alene, ID; FT enrollment: 4,684)
  • Spokane Community College (about 353 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,482)

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Hill 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:

4.2 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

89.7%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

13.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Azure:

Marital status in Azure, MT
  • Never married: 49.9%
  • Now married: 22.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.5%
  • Divorced: 16.1%

For population 25 years and over in Azure:

  • High school or higher: 96.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 27.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 45.0 minutes
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 Azure, MT (based on Hill County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,03914
Catholic1,8205
Evangelical Protestant1,61518
Other6012
None10,021-
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: 2
Hill County:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Hill County:

4.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Here:

6.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.1%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Hill County:

29.0%
Montana:

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

18.8%
State:

10.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

46.1%
State:

51.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Azure:

44.7%
Montana:

50.3%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.1
Montana:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Azure:

20.8%
Montana:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Azure:

8.3%
Montana:

9.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.6
Montana:

6.9

Overweight people:
Here:

37.7%
Montana:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

55.6%
Montana:

58.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Azure:

83.5%
Montana:

79.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Azure, MT Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Azure:

  • KOJM (610 AM; 1 kW; HAVRE, MT; Owner: NEW MEDIA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KSEN (1150 AM; 10 kW; SHELBY, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEIN (1310 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: MUNSON RADIO, INC.)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Azure:

  • KXEI (95.1 FM; HAVRE, MT; Owner: HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KNMC (90.1 FM; HAVRE, MT; Owner: NORTHERN MONTANA COLLEGE)
  • KPQX (92.5 FM; HAVRE, MT; Owner: NEW MEDIA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • K261CC (100.1 FM; CHESTER, MT; Owner: RANDALL D. ROCKS)
  • KRYK (101.3 FM; CHINOOK, MT; Owner: NEW MEDIA BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • KEHT (100.3 FM; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)

TV broadcast stations around Azure:

  • KBBJ (Channel 9; HAVRE, MT; Owner: SUNBELT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • K52CI (Channel 52; HAVRE, MT; Owner: CONTINENTAL TELEVISION NETWORK, INC.)

Azure fatal accident list:

Jun 9, 2017 03:00 AM, Cr-Azure Site Road, Cr-Haystack Road, Lat: 48.297081, Lon: -109.801397, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 22, 2010 06:00 PM, Agency Road, Lat: 48.301100, Lon: -109.831867, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 11, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Azure, MT
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Azure, MT
  • 47.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 43.9%Electricity
  • 8.8%Utility gas


Azure compared to Montana state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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