West Havre, Montana

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Population in 2010: 316.
Population change since 2000: +11.3%
Males: 145  (45.9%)
Females: 171  (54.1%)
Median resident age:

64.4 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years

Zip codes: 59501.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-679,629,992 (it was $56,375 in 2000)
West Havre $-679,629,992
MT $67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,399 (it was $24,823 in 2000)

West Havre CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $630,802 (it was $119,300 in 2000)
West Havre:

$630,802
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $477,675; detached houses: $474,467
March 2022 cost of living index in West Havre: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.6%

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Ancestries: German (39.8%), American (37.5%), Norwegian (22.7%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 2600 feet

Land area: 1.88 square miles.

Population density: 168 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
West Havre CDP:

1.1% ($1,354)
Montana:

1.3% ($1,212)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Great Falls, MT (101.4 miles , pop. 56,690).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (577.4 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (1045.2 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Havre, MT (1.6 miles ),
Beaver Creek, MT (1.7 miles ),
Herron, MT (1.7 miles),
Havre North, MT (1.8 miles ),
Saddle Butte, MT (2.1 miles),
Rocky Boy's, MT (3.9 miles ),
Azure, MT (4.0 miles ),
Kremlin, MT (4.0 miles)

Latitude: 48.54 N, Longitude: 109.73 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

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

3.2%
Montana:

3.8%

Average climate in West Havre, Montana

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Earthquake activity:

West Havre-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 428% 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 278.2 miles away from West Havre 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 364.6 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 175.0 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 271.5 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 380.7 miles away from West Havre center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW) earthquake occurred 255.2 miles away from West Havre 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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Hospitals and medical centers near West Havre:

  • SWEET MEMORIAL NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; CHINOOK, MT)
  • NORTHERN MONTANA CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; HAVRE, MT)
  • NORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL DIALYSIS UNIT (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; HAVRE, MT)
  • NORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; HAVRE, MT)

Amtrak station near West Havre:

  • 3 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 West Havre:

  • Montana State University-Billings (about 198 miles; Billings, MT; Full-time enrollment: 4,319)
  • Montana State University (about 209 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • The University of Montana (about 230 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Sheridan College (about 293 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • North Idaho College (about 332 miles; Coeur d'Alene, ID; FT enrollment: 4,684)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 342 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • Spokane Community College (about 358 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,482)

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Notable location: Montana Highway Patrol District VIII Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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:

2.9 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

87.0%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in West Havre:

Marital status in West Havre, MT
  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 61.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 18.5%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in West Havre:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.2
Montana average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for West Havre, 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.
State:

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

6.65 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

8.1%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.0%
Montana:

23.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

18.8%
Montana:

10.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in West Havre:

  • 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.)
  • KSEN (1150 AM; 10 kW; SHELBY, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • 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)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJJR (880 AM; 10 kW; WHITEFISH, MT; Owner: BEE BROADCASTING, INCORPORATED)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Havre:

  • KNMC (90.1 FM; HAVRE, MT; Owner: NORTHERN MONTANA COLLEGE)
  • KPQX (92.5 FM; HAVRE, MT; Owner: NEW MEDIA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KXEI (95.1 FM; HAVRE, MT; Owner: HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • K219FF (91.7 FM; HAVRE, MT; Owner: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS)
  • KRYK (101.3 FM; CHINOOK, MT; Owner: NEW MEDIA BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • K261CC (100.1 FM; CHESTER, MT; Owner: RANDALL D. ROCKS)

TV broadcast stations around West Havre:

  • KBBJ (Channel 9; HAVRE, MT; Owner: SUNBELT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.7mTotal length
  • $266,000Total costs
  • 100Total average daily traffic
  • 3Total average daily truck traffic
  • 100Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • HAVRE, 1866 2nd Street West (Lat: 48.553833 Lon: -109.714028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 18 m, Call Sign: WQRJ779,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, Grant Date: 05/30/2013, Expiration Date: 05/30/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/20/2015, Certifier: Saconna Blair, Registrant: Charter Communications, Inc., 12405 Powescourt Drive, St. Louis, MO 63131, Phone: (303) 323-1423, Fax: (303) 323-1313, Email:

  • HAVRE NFR BL, 4100 1st Street West (Lat: 48.553139 Lon: -109.745389), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 13.6 m, Overall height: 14.6 m, Call Sign: WQRL304,
    Assigned Frequencies: 23025.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/12/2023, Expiration Date: 06/10/2033, Certifier: Kirt P Mayson, Registrant: Fcc-Faa Licensing, LLC, 8932 Suite D Milford Haven Court, Lorton, VA 22079, Phone: (703) 615-6615, Fax: (703) 372-5176, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in West Havre, MT
  • 88.2%Utility gas
  • 11.8%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in West Havre, MT
  • 100.0%Utility gas


West Havre compared to Montana state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
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