Geyser, Montana

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Population in July 2007: 527.
Males: 278  (52.8%)
Females: 249  (47.2%)
Median resident age:

39.0 years
Montana median age:

37.5 years

Zip code: 59447

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,644 (it was $30,096 in 2000)
Geyser:

$61,644
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,377 (it was $12,057 in 2000)

Geyser CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $282,795 (it was $71,700 in 2000)
Geyser:

$282,795
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $444,902; detached houses: $494,033; mobile homes: $66,711
March 2022 cost of living index in Geyser: 93.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Geyser, MT (2000)
    • 58196.8%White alone
    • 142.3%Two or more races
    • 40.7%Hispanic
    • 10.2%American Indian alone

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

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4173 feet

Land area: 549.8 square miles.

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

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

0.5% ($363)
Montana:

1.3% ($1,212)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Great Falls, MT (40.1 miles , pop. 56,690).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (545.5 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (953.4 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Stanford, MT (3.9 miles ),
Belt, MT (4.6 miles ),
Monarch-Neihart, MT (4.7 miles ),
Neihart, MT (5.0 miles),
Highwood, MT (5.1 miles),
Geraldine, MT (5.1 miles ),
Denton, MT (5.2 miles ),
Stockett, MT (5.6 miles)

Latitude: 47.26 N, Longitude: 110.51 W

Area code: 406

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

3.2%
Montana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Geyser, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (52.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.3%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
  • Construction (5.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (67.9%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Public administration (6.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.0%)
  • Truck transportation (2.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (1.8%)
  • Food (1.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (24.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (20.5%)
  • Educational services (14.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.4%)
  • Health care (7.2%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.0%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Geyser, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (45.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.0%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (3.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (61.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.8%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (3.0%)
  • Cashiers (3.0%)
  • Construction laborers (2.4%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (2.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (14.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (14.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Registered nurses (4.8%)

Average climate in Geyser, Montana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Geyser, Montana average temperatures Geyser, Montana average precipitation Geyser, Montana humidity Geyser, Montana wind speed Geyser, Montana snowfall Geyser, Montana sunshine Geyser, Montana clear and cloudy days

Earthquake activity:

Geyser-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 674% 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 186.6 miles away from Geyser 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 271.8 miles away from the city 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 100.9 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 179.4 miles away from Geyser center
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 294.4 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 162.4 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 Judith Basin County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Snows: 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 Geyser:

  • Montana State University (about 114 miles; Bozeman, MT; Full-time enrollment: 12,942)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 139 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)
  • The University of Montana (about 167 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Sheridan College (about 244 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 247 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • North Idaho College (about 296 miles; Coeur d'Alene, ID; FT enrollment: 4,684)
  • University of Idaho (about 310 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 10,416)

Public high school in Geyser:

Public elementary/middle schools in Geyser:

  • GEYSER SCHOOL (Students: 32, Location: 103 3RD ST EAST, Grades: PK-6)
  • GEYSER 7-8 (Students: 12, Location: 103 3RD ST EAST, Grades: 7-8)
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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Geyser: Geyser (A), Geyser Elevator (B), Geyser Volunteer Fire Company (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Geyser include: Geyser Community Presbyterian Church (A), Saint Cyril Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Judith Basin 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 Geyser and their reported violations in the past:

GEYSER JUDITH BASIN CTY WATER SEWER DIST (Population served: 95, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-15-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-08-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-29-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-29-2007), St Compliance achieved (FEB-13-2008)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-29-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-29-2007), St Compliance achieved (FEB-13-2008)
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • 79 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.2%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

34.9%
Whole state:

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

24.6%
Whole state:

5.8%

For population 15 years and over in Geyser:

Marital status in Geyser, MT
  • Never married: 30.1%
  • Now married: 61.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.3%
  • Divorced: 5.1%

For population 25 years and over in Geyser:

  • High school or higher: 77.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.4
Montana average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Geyser, MT (based on Judith Basin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic9784
Mainline Protestant1653
Evangelical Protestant624
Other3-
None864-
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
Judith Basin County:

9.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Judith Basin County:

4.90 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

19.61 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

8.6%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Judith Basin County:

25.7%
State:

23.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Geyser:

  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KEIN (1310 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: MUNSON RADIO, INC.)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KSEN (1150 AM; 10 kW; SHELBY, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMTX (950 AM; 5 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: CAPRI, INC)
  • KBOW (550 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXGF (1400 AM; 1 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Geyser:

  • 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.)
  • KMON-FM (94.5 FM; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KVVR (97.9 FM; DUTTON, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • K246AC (97.1 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: LAST CHANCE PUBLIC RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • K251AC (98.1 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS-MT UNIV. SYSTEM)
  • KQDI-FM (106.1 FM; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Geyser: William Wylie Galt.

Geyser fatal accident list:

May 28, 1982 09:25 AM, R086, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Blackstone Dilworth, 70 Mccarthy Creek Road (Lat: 47.255722 Lon: -110.502056), Type: 97.5, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Towers Of Texas Site Development, Inc., Sandi-a, Phone: (361) 547-9111

  • Blackstone Dilworth, 70 Mccarthy Creek Road (Lat: 47.255722 Lon: -110.502056), Type: 97.5, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Towers Of Texas Site Development, Inc., Asanchez@towersoftexas.Com, , Sandi-a, Phone: (361) 547-9111

  • Beth Jones, 70 Mccarthy Creek Road (Lat: 47.255722 Lon: -110.502056), Type: 97.5, Structure height: 30045 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Cig Dt Holding, LLC, Compliance@cigwireless.Com, , Atlan-ta, Phone: (678) 332-5000

  • Leslie N Lindeman, 70 Mccarthy Creek Road (Lat: 47.255722 Lon: -110.502056), Type: 97.5, Structure height: 30045 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: Vertical Bridge Towers, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, Suite 200, Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 221-0987

  • Leslie N Lindeman, 70 Mccarthy Creek Road (Lat: 47.255722 Lon: -110.502056), Type: 97.5, Structure height: 30045 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Vertical Bridge Towers, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015

  • Dawn L Keniley, 70 Mccarthy Creek Road (Lat: 47.255722 Lon: -110.502056), Type: 97.5, Structure height: 30045 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Cig Comp Tower, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, Suite 200, Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Tank, Tank; 2.09 Km South Of Hwy 87 (Lat: 47.237778 Lon: -110.500000), Type: Tank, Structure height: 4.9 m, Overall height: 5.5 m, Call Sign: WQDX425,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 11/22/2005, Expiration Date: 11/22/2015, Cancellation Date: 01/23/2016, Certifier: Chris Schmitt, Registrant: Siemens Water Technologies, 1239 Willow Lake Boulevard, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110, Phone: (651) 766-2700, Fax: (651) 766-2743, Email:

  • 10275 South Peak Road (Lat: 47.321472 Lon: -110.513278), Type: Bant, Structure height: 4 m, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: WQRY827,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.800 MHz, Grant Date: 08/16/2013, Expiration Date: 08/16/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/21/2023, Certifier: Dorothy Gremaux, Registrant: City Of - Water Dept. Lewistown, 305 Watson, Lewistown, MT 59457, Phone: (406) 535-1800, Fax: (406) 538-7407, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • GEYSER, 2.5 Miles W Of (Lat: 47.255778 Lon: -110.554361), Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: KPZ79, Licensee ID: L00101860,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2165.20 MHz, 5937.80 MHz, 6056.40 MHz, Grant Date: 04/25/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001, Registrant: Three Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc., 422 Second Avenue S-Box 429, Fairfield, MT 59436


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: W7AVD, Licensee ID: L00222928, Grant Date: 08/01/2017, Expiration Date: 10/15/2027, Certifier: Gerald W Evans, Registrant: Gerald W Evans, Geyser, MT 59447


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2377G, N2377G, N-2377G, Serial Number: 51677, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 12/19/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 05/10/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Shane D Skelton, 3097 Upper Highwood Creek Rd, Geyser, MT 59447

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Geyser, MT
  • 47.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 24.7%Electricity
  • 11.5%Wood
  • 9.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.5%Utility gas
  • 1.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Geyser, MT
  • 57.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.8%Utility gas
  • 4.8%Electricity
  • 4.8%Wood
  • 4.8%Other fuel


Geyser 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.
  • 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.

Geyser on our top lists:

  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most cars per house, population 500+"
  • #101 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Northern America (population 500+)"
  • #101 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Canada (population 500+)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
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