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Judith Gap-Shawmut, Montana

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Population in July 2007: 524.
Males: 276  (52.7%)
Females: 248  (47.3%)
Median resident age:

36.1 years
Montana median age:

37.5 years

Zip code: 59078

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,537 (it was $20,673 in 2000)
Judith Gap-Shawmut:

$41,537
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,476 (it was $9,751 in 2000)

Judith Gap-Shawmut CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $182,041 (it was $51,000 in 2000)
Judith Gap-Shawmut:

$182,041
MT:

$366,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Judith Gap-Shawmut: 92.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
  • Races in Judith Gap-Shawmut, MT (2000)
    • 56595.8%White alone
    • 101.7%Two or more races
    • 50.8%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 30.5%Other race alone
    • 20.3%Black alone
    • 20.3%American Indian alone
    • 20.3%Hispanic
    • 10.2%Asian alone

Races in Judith Gap-Shawmut detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 613.4 square miles.

Population density: 0.9 people per square mile   (very low).

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Judith Gap-Shawmut CCD:

0.5% ($232)
Montana:

1.3% ($1,212)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Billings, MT (71.1 miles , pop. 89,847).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (514.0 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (907.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Shawmut, MT (3.5 miles),
Harlowton, MT (3.6 miles ),
Judith Gap, MT (3.7 miles),
Ryegate, MT (4.7 miles ),
Moore, MT (5.7 miles),
Lavina, MT (5.9 miles ),
Martinsdale, MT (5.9 miles),
Hobson, MT (6.0 miles )

Latitude: 46.51 N, Longitude: 109.59 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

Distribution of median household income in Judith Gap-Shawmut, MT in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
Montana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Judith Gap-Shawmut, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (54.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.0%)
  • Educational services (9.7%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.0%)
  • Truck transportation (2.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (2.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (68.7%)
  • Educational services (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
  • Truck transportation (4.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (2.0%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (1.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (29.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (18.6%)
  • Educational services (12.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.1%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.7%)
  • Private households (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Judith Gap-Shawmut, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (29.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (13.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.2%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (3.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (35.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (19.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.0%)
  • Religious workers (4.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (2.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (18.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (11.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (8.1%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (8.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Cashiers (5.8%)

Average climate in Judith Gap-Shawmut, Montana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Judith Gap-Shawmut-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 699% 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 144.1 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 265.2 miles away from Judith Gap-Shawmut 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 138.8 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 144.0 miles away from Judith Gap-Shawmut center
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 303.1 miles away from Judith Gap-Shawmut center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW) earthquake occurred 162.9 miles away from Judith Gap-Shawmut 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 Wheatland County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Snows: 2, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Judith Gap-Shawmut:

  • WHEATLAND MEM NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HARLOWTON, MT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Judith Gap-Shawmut:

  • Montana State University-Billings (about 72 miles; Billings, MT; Full-time enrollment: 4,319)
  • Montana State University (about 92 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • Sheridan College (about 177 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • The University of Montana (about 210 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 216 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • Idaho State University (about 289 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)
  • Casper College (about 301 miles; Casper, WY; FT enrollment: 2,770)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Judith Gap-Shawmut: Bercail (A), Ten O'Clock Gate (B), Winnecook Siding (C), Deadmans Basin Fishing Access Site (D), West Evers Saw Mill (E), Oxford (F), Hedgesville (G), Judith Gap (H), Deadmans Basin Campground (I), Nihill Siding (J), Wheatland County Fire Department (K), Judith Gap Volunteer Fire Department (L), Wheatland County Ambulance Judith Gap (M). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Judith Gap-Shawmut include: Blessed Sacrament Mission (A), United Methodist Church (B), Immaculate Conception Mission (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Judith Gap Cemetery (1), Hedges Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Deadmans Basin Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: American Fork (A), Blake Creek (B), Halbert Creek (C), Alkali Creek (D), Simmons Creek (E), Mud Creek (F), Elk Creek (G), Galloway Creek (H), Lebo Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Wheatland County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

62.8%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.1%
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: 0.5% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

33.6%
Whole state:

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

25.8%
Whole state:

5.8%
116 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010
5 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
97 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Judith Gap-Shawmut:

Marital status in Judith Gap-Shawmut, MT
  • Never married: 16.5%
  • Now married: 73.1%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 4.6%

For population 25 years and over in Judith Gap-Shawmut:

  • High school or higher: 67.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Unemployed: 11.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 11.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.0
Montana average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Judith Gap-Shawmut, MT (based on Wheatland County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4186
Evangelical Protestant2465
Catholic2003
Other1061
None1,198-
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:

15.14 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

5.05 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

20.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

10.38 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Wheatland County:

7.9%
State:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Wheatland County:

26.2%
State:

23.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Judith Gap-Shawmut:

  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KURL (730 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: ELENBAAS MEDIA, INC.)
  • KGHL (790 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KBUL (970 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXLO (1230 AM; 1 kW; LEWISTOWN, MT; Owner: KXLO BROADCAST, INC.)
  • KBOZ (1090 AM; 5 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Judith Gap-Shawmut, MT
  • 51.9%Utility gas
  • 20.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.6%Electricity
  • 4.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Judith Gap-Shawmut, MT
  • 26.9%Utility gas
  • 25.0%Electricity
  • 17.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 15.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.4%Wood


Judith Gap-Shawmut compared to Montana state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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 below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Judith Gap-Shawmut on our top lists:

  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the least people driving a car to work alone (population 500+)"
  • #88 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most cars per house, population 500+"
  • #97 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
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