Lodge Pole, Montana

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Population in 2010: 265.
Population change since 2000: +23.8%
Males: 115  (43.7%)
Females: 150  (56.3%)
Median resident age:

26.8 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years

Zip codes: 59524.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $33,642 (it was $21,607 in 2000)
Lodge Pole:

$33,642
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,479 (it was $6,276 in 2000)

Lodge Pole CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $123,572 (it was $53,800 in 2000)
Lodge Pole:

$123,572
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $197,996; detached houses: $207,294; townhouses or other attached units: $116,291; mobile homes: $128,232

Median gross rent in 2022: $454.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lodge Pole: 86.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 33.5%

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3414 feet

Land area: 13.4 square miles.

Population density: 20 people per square mile   (very low).

Lodge Pole, Montana map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Lodge Pole CDP:

1.3% ($725)
Montana:

1.3% ($1,212)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Great Falls, MT (133.0 miles , pop. 56,690).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (591.0 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (1019.9 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Hays, MT (2.8 miles ),
Zortman, MT (2.8 miles),
Fort Belknap, MT (4.0 miles ),
Dodson, MT (5.3 miles),
Fort Belknap Agency, MT (5.6 miles ),
Harlem, MT (6.0 miles ),
Malta, MT (6.2 miles ),
Roy, MT (6.9 miles )

Latitude: 48.03 N, Longitude: 108.54 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

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

4.4%
Montana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Lodge Pole, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.7%)
  • Educational services (13.3%)
  • Social assistance (13.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (13.3%)
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (31.2%)
  • Construction (18.8%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (12.5%)
  • Social assistance (12.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (12.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (28.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (14.3%)
  • Public administration (14.3%)
  • Social assistance (14.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (14.3%)
Most common occupations in Lodge Pole, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (13.3%)
  • Religious workers (13.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.0%)
  • Carpenters (10.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (18.8%)
  • Carpenters (18.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (12.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.5%)
  • Religious workers (12.5%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (12.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (12.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (14.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (14.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (14.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (14.3%)
  • Religious workers (14.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (14.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (14.3%)

Average climate in Lodge Pole, Montana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Lodge Pole-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 407% 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 260.3 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 372.3 miles away from Lodge Pole 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 255.0 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 205.0 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 399.8 miles away from Lodge Pole center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW) earthquake occurred 264.3 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 Blaine County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 3, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lodge Pole topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lodge Pole:

  • Montana State University-Billings (about 155 miles; Billings, MT; Full-time enrollment: 4,319)
  • Montana State University (about 203 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • Sheridan College (about 239 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • The University of Montana (about 268 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 331 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • Black Hills State University (about 331 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • Minot State University (about 335 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Fort Belknap Volunteer Fire Department Lodgepole (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Lodge Pole include: Assembly of God Church (A), Saint Thomas Church (B), Lodgepole Alliance Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Blaine 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:

3.6 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

83.8%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.4%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lodge Pole:

Marital status in Lodge Pole, MT
  • Never married: 53.5%
  • Now married: 31.7%
  • Separated: 3.7%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 11.0%

For population 25 years and over in Lodge Pole:

  • High school or higher: 82.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 36.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.0
Montana average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lodge Pole, MT (based on Blaine County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,5806
Mainline Protestant6138
Evangelical Protestant58214
Other1732
None2,543-
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
Blaine County:

4.60 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

3.07 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Blaine County:

4.60 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.1%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

32.9%
Montana:

23.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Blaine County:

22.7%
Montana:

10.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

47.4%
Montana:

51.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Lodge Pole:

44.9%
Montana:

50.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.7
Montana:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.5%
Montana:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

14.8%
Montana:

9.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Montana:

6.9

Overweight people:
Lodge Pole:

40.0%
Montana:

34.8%

General health condition:
Lodge Pole:

54.6%
Montana:

58.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Lodge Pole:

82.8%
Montana:

79.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lodge Pole, MT Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Lodge Pole:

  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KATL (770 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: STAR PRINTING COMPANY)
  • KOJM (610 AM; 1 kW; HAVRE, MT; Owner: NEW MEDIA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KSEN (1150 AM; 10 kW; SHELBY, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMTA (1050 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: SENGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KURL (730 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: ELENBAAS MEDIA, INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lodge Pole:

  • KGVA (88.1 FM; FORT BELKNAP AGENCY, MT; Owner: FORT BELKNAP COLLEGE)
  • KXEI (95.1 FM; HAVRE, MT; Owner: HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lodge Pole:

  • K46BX (Channel 46; PHILLIPS COUNTY, MT; Owner: PHILLIPS COUNTY TV TRANSLATOR DIST.)
  • K53CP (Channel 53; PHILLIPS COUNTY, MT; Owner: PHILLIPS COUNTY TV TRANSLATOR DIST.)
  • K20BP (Channel 20; PHILLIPS COUNTY, MT; Owner: PHILLIPS COUNTY TV TRANSLATOR DIST.)

Lodge Pole fatal accident list:

Aug 18, 2015 05:11 AM, Cr-Bia Route 11/Lodge Pole Rd, Lat: 48.034333, Lon: -108.542244, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 7, 2011 06:30 AM, Fort Belknap Rt 112, Lat: 48.020844, Lon: -108.531533, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 2, 2009 09:25 AM, Bia Route 11, Lat: 48.044456, Lon: -108.585297, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 352 Leggins Rd. (Lat: 48.046250 Lon: -108.516833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.7 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: KNKQ439, Licensee ID: L00013463
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 01/24/2017, Expiration Date: 01/29/2027, Certifier: Gregory M RomanoRegistrant: Cellco Partnership


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Katrina McCarron, Rte 8 (Mt-06196 Lodgepole) (Lat: 48.047083 Lon: -108.516361), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 30005 m, Overall height: 58.8 m, Registrant: Skyway Towers, LLC, Operations@skywaytowers.Com, , Tampa, Phone: (813) 960-6200

  • Katrina McCarron, Rte 8 (Mt-06196 Lodgepole), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 30005 m, Overall height: 58.8 m, Registrant: Skyway Towers, LLC, Operations@skywaytowers.Com, , Tampa, Phone: (813) 960-6200

  • Katrina McCarron, Rte 8 (Mt-06196 Lodgepole) (Lat: 48.047083 Lon: -108.516361), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 30005 m, Overall height: 58.8 m, Registrant: Skyway Towers, LLC, Operations@skywaytowers.Com, , Tampa, Phone: (813) 960-6200

  • Katrina McCarron, Rte 8 (Mt-06196 Lodgepole) (Lat: 48.047083 Lon: -108.516361), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 30005 m, Overall height: 58.8 m, Registrant: Skyway Towers, LLC, Operations@skywaytowers.Com, , Tampa, Phone: (813) 960-6200

  • Katrina McCarron, Rte 8 (Mt-06196 Lodgepole) (Lat: 48.047083 Lon: -108.516361), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 30005 m, Overall height: 58.8 m, Registrant: Skyway Towers, LLC, Operations@skywaytowers.Com, , Tampa, Phone: (813) 960-6200

  • Katrina McCarron, Rte 8 (Mt-06196 Lodgepole) (Lat: 48.047083 Lon: -108.516361), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 30005 m, Overall height: 58.8 m, Registrant: Skyway Towers, LLC, Operations@skywaytowers.Com, , Tampa, Phone: (813) 960-6200


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lodge Pole, MT
  • 75.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.5%Wood
  • 4.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lodge Pole, MT
  • 51.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 48.1%Wood


Lodge Pole compared to Montana state average:

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