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North Garfield, Montana

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Population in July 2007: 862.
Males: 431  (50.1%)
Females: 431  (49.9%)
Median resident age:

41.8 years
Montana median age:

37.5 years

Zip code: 59337

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,455 (it was $23,229 in 2000)
North Garfield:

$56,455
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,916 (it was $14,636 in 2000)

North Garfield CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $169,408 (it was $42,000 in 2000)
North Garfield:

$169,408
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $340,621; detached houses: $382,342; mobile homes: $146,489
March 2022 cost of living index in North Garfield: 89.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
  • Races in North Garfield, MT (2000)
    • 90799.0%White alone
    • 50.5%Hispanic
    • 30.3%Two or more races
    • 10.1%Black alone

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

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 2528.3 square miles.

Population density: 0.3 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.9% ($368)
Montana:

1.3% ($1,212)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Billings, MT (130.9 miles , pop. 89,847).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (532.2 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (994.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Jordan, MT (3.5 miles ),
South Garfield, MT (5.2 miles ),
South Valley, MT (6.4 miles ),
Fort Peck, MT (7.2 miles ),
North of the Yellowstone, MT (7.5 miles ),
Glasgow, MT (7.7 miles ),
Nashua, MT (7.8 miles ),
Winnett, MT (8.0 miles)

Latitude: 47.41 N, Longitude: 107.13 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

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

5.6%
Montana:

3.8%
Most common industries in North Garfield, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (31.6%)
  • Public administration (10.1%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Health care (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
  • Social assistance (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (42.4%)
  • Construction (12.2%)
  • Public administration (9.6%)
  • Truck transportation (5.9%)
  • Gasoline stations (3.7%)
  • Educational services (3.7%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (2.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.5%)
  • Educational services (16.0%)
  • Health care (14.9%)
  • Public administration (10.8%)
  • Social assistance (9.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
Most common occupations in North Garfield, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (21.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
  • Carpenters (3.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (30.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Carpenters (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.1%)

Average climate in North Garfield, Montana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

North Garfield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 364% 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 259.7 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 396.0 miles away from North Garfield 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 256.7 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 258.7 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 434.7 miles away from North Garfield center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW) earthquake occurred 294.6 miles away from North Garfield 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 Garfield 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: 2, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near North Garfield:

  • GARFIELD COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; JORDAN, MT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to North Garfield:

  • Montana State University-Billings (about 130 miles; Billings, MT; Full-time enrollment: 4,319)
  • Sheridan College (about 184 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • Montana State University (about 223 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • Black Hills State University (about 256 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • Minot State University (about 277 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 299 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • Bismarck State College (about 300 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in North Garfield: Matovich Ranch (A), Binion Ranch (B), Burgess Ranch (C), Cole Ranch (D), Devils Creek Campground (E), Flint Ranch (F), Wilson Ranch (G), Kamp Katie (H), Jordan Mobile Home Park (I), Garfield County Fairground (J), Fairview Hall (K), Rock Creek Fishing Access Site (L), Twitchell Ranch (M), Freemen Ranch (N), Trumbo Ranch (O), Thomas Ranch (P), Seven W Ranch (Q), Peterson Ranch (R), O'Connor Ranch (S), Moss Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in North Garfield include: Brusett Community Church (A), Blackfoot Church (B), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (C), Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church (D), Community Presbyterian Church (E), Jordan Seventh Day Adventist Church (F), Saint John the Baptist Church (G), Assembly of God Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Coon Cemetery (1), Greenridge Cemetery (2), Pioneer Cemetery (3), Steve Forks Cemetery (4), The Zions Lutheran Cemetery (5), Wolf Cemetery (6), Butte Creek Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Burgess Reservoir (A), Stroud Reservoir (B), Wheatcroft Reservoir (C), Gumbo Reservoir (D), Fork Reservoir (E), Fisher Reservoir (F), Ezwkial Number One Reservoir (G), Ezekial Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Woody Creek (A), Moonlight Creek (B), Butts Coulee (C), Ash Creek (D), Bear Creek (E), Big Coulee Creek (F), Billy Creek (G), Blood Creek (H), Calf Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in North Garfield include: Woodland Park (1), Rock Creek State Park (2), Panwitz Park (3), Hell Creek Recreation Area (4), Willems Park (5), Kariotis Park (6), Hell Creek State Park (7), Indian Country Historical Marker (8), Devils Creek State Recreation Area (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Garfield 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:

2.2 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

63.4%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

24.1%
Whole state:

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

8.0%
Whole state:

5.8%
11 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in North Garfield:

Marital status in North Garfield, MT
  • Never married: 19.0%
  • Now married: 65.6%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 6.0%

For population 25 years and over in North Garfield:

  • High school or higher: 82.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • 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:

9.4
Montana average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for North Garfield, MT (based on Garfield County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1572
Evangelical Protestant1164
Catholic1101
Other581
None765-
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: 1
Garfield County:

8.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Garfield County:

16.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Garfield County:

16.60 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

8.2%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Garfield County:

25.5%
Montana:

23.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in North Garfield:

  • KATL (770 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: STAR PRINTING COMPANY)
  • KMTA (1050 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: SENGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIKC (1250 AM; 5 kW; FORSYTH, MT; Owner: MILES CITY, FORSYTH B/DCSTG, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KURL (730 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: ELENBAAS MEDIA, INC.)
  • KGHL (790 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KBUL (970 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around North Garfield:

  • K09HI (Channel 9; JORDAN, ETC., MT; Owner: GARFIELD TV CLUB)
  • K11HE (Channel 11; JORDAN, ETC., MT; Owner: GARFIELD TV CLUB)
  • K07VA (Channel 7; JORDAN, ETC., MT; Owner: GARFIELD TV CLUB)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in North Garfield, MT
  • 68.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.5%Electricity
  • 4.2%Wood
  • 3.2%Coal or coke
  • 2.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.6%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in North Garfield, MT
  • 77.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.5%Wood
  • 6.7%Electricity
  • 1.9%Utility gas
  • 1.9%Coal or coke


North Garfield compared to Montana state average:

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

North Garfield on our top lists:

  • #34 on the list of "Top 100 cities with largest land areas"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Romney (Republican) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
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