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Powell County

Population in 2010: 111. Population change since 2000: -10.5%
Males: 55  (49.5%)
Females: 56  (50.5%)

Median resident age:  49.8 years
Montana median age:  44.1 years

Zip code: 59713

Estimated median household income in 2009: $43,381 (it was $25,208 in 2000)
Avon:

$43,381
Montana:

$42,322
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $23,522

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $148,022 (it was $80,800 in 2000)
Avon:

$148,022
Montana:

$176,300
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $301,194; Detached houses: $214,988; Mobile homes: $542,572

Median gross rent in 2009: $450.

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  • White alone - 108 (97.3%)
  • American Indian alone - 1 (0.9%)
  • Asian alone - 1 (0.9%)
  • Two or more races - 1 (0.9%)

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Avon: 90.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (34.7%), English (22.6%), Norwegian (16.9%), Irish (14.5%), Scottish (10.5%), French Canadian (7.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4706 feet

Land area: 13.4 square miles.

Population density: 8.3 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Avon:

  • High school or higher: 91.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Avon CDP:

  • Never married: 14.6%
  • Now married: 59.8%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 18.3%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.0%
Montana:  1.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $800 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $950 (1.0%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Missoula, MT (69.4 miles , pop. 57,053).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (455.5 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (904.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Elliston, MT (2.8 miles ), Garrison, MT (3.4 miles) , Deer Lodge, MT (3.9 miles ), Helena West Side, MT (5.0 miles ), Lincoln, MT (5.0 miles ), Drummond, MT (5.1 miles ), Helena Valley West Central, MT (5.2 miles ), Helena, MT (5.2 miles ).

Latitude: 46.60 N, Longitude: 112.60 W

Area code: 406

Avon household income distribution Avon home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.8%
Montana:

5.7%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (41%)
  • Public administration (24%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (18%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (18%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Retail trade (19%)
  • Accommodation and food services (19%)
  • Finance and insurance (15%)
  • Public administration (15%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Health care and social assistance (11%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other construction workers and helpers (21%)
  • Religious workers (14%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Engineers (10%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (25%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (21%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (13%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8%)


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Earthquake activity:

Avon-area historical earthquake activity is above Montana state average. It is 32% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW, Depth: 8.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 83.2 miles away from the city center
On 5/8/2007 at 15:46:49, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.4 MW, 4.7 ML, Depth: 8.4 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 86.4 miles away from Avon center
On 6/28/2000 at 14:28:31, a magnitude 4.5 (4.0 MB, 4.5 ML, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 44.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2006 at 00:05:32, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 3.6 MS, 4.1 MW, 4.0 ML, Depth: 7.1 mi) earthquake occurred 76.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1998 at 03:11:54, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.1 MD, 4.0 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 66.0 miles away from Avon center
On 5/24/2000 at 04:22:06, a magnitude 4.2 (3.7 MB, 4.2 MD, Depth: 1.6 mi) earthquake occurred 59.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Powell County (8) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Fires: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Snow: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Avon:

  • VA MONTANA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (Acute Care - Veterans Administration, Government Federal, about 24 miles away; FORT HARRISON, MT)
  • ST PETER'S HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 27 miles away; HELENA, MT)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF ANACONDA (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 37 miles away; ANACONDA, MT)

Political contributions by individuals in Avon, MT

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Avon:

  • The University of Montana (about 68 miles; Missoula, MT; Full-time enrollment: 11,744)
  • Montana State University (about 99 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 9,518)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 197 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 12,325)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 203 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 2,629)
  • University of Idaho (about 211 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 9,625)
  • North Idaho College (about 212 miles; Coeur d'Alene, ID; FT enrollment: 3,090)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (about 212 miles; Lewiston, ID; FT enrollment: 2,534)

Public elementary/middle school in Avon:

  • Avon School (Students: 46; Location: Harpole Road; Grades: Prekindergarten - 8th Grade)
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Notable locations in Avon: Echo Valley Campground (A), Avon (B), Avon Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Avon include: Saint Theodore Mission (A), Avon Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Avon Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Carpenter Creek (A), Spotted Dog Creek (B), Trout Creek (C), Warm Spring Creek (D), Ballarat Creek (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Holiday Inn - Bozeman (5 Baxter Lane).

 
Powell County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2002 was 22.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

22.9
U.S.:

24.6
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2002 was 11.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

11.2
U.S.:

11.9


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 26.0%
(26.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Average household size:
This place:  2.2 people
Montana:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  58.0%
Whole state:  65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  2.1%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Avon, MT


Avon compared to Montana state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Avon travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Wood (45%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (30%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (16%)
  • Other fuel (5%)
  • No fuel used (5%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Powell County Montana:


2008 Presidential Election results in Powell County Montana:
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Religion statistics for Avon (based on Powell County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 37.27%
Here37.3%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchLDS (Mormon) ChurchAssemblies of GodLutheran ChurchSouthern Baptist Convention
Adherents58.0%9.3%7.5%6.1%4.9%
Congregations23.5%5.9%5.9%5.9%11.8%
NameEpiscopal ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Evangelical Free Church of AmericaCommunity Church of ChristOther
Adherents3.7%3.6%1.7%1.4%3.9%
Congregations5.9%5.9%5.9%5.9%23.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Powell County:

2.81 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

1.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

14.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.3%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Powell County:

25.4%
Montana:

23.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.4%
State:

10.7%

10.04% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,709 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.04%
Montana average:

8.25%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Silver Bow County, MT  0.84% ($23,706 average AGI)
from Missoula County, MT  0.74% ($14,733)
from Deer Lodge County, MT  0.64% ($37,000)


8.87% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,203 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.87%
Montana average:

7.69%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Missoula County, MT  1.15% ($17,565 average AGI)
to Lewis and Clark County, MT  1.05% ($26,619)
to Deer Lodge County, MT  0.80% ($31,625)

Strongest AM radio stations in Avon:

  • KMTX (950 AM; 5 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: CAPRI, INC)
  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBOW (550 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KBCK (1400 AM; 1 kW; DEER LODGE, MT; Owner: JIMMY RAY CARROLL)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KXTL (1370 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KANA (580 AM; 1 kW; ANACONDA, MT; Owner: JIMMY RAY CARROLL)
  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KCAP (1340 AM; 1 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KBLL (1240 AM; 1 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: HOLTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLCY (930 AM; 5 kW; EAST MISSOULA, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Avon:

  • K213CB (90.5 FM; DEER LODGE, MT; Owner: HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KMTX-FM (105.3 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: CAPRI, INC)
  • KZMT (101.1 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KVCM (103.1 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • K210BF (89.9 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KAPC (91.3 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA)
  • KOPR (94.1 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KMBR (95.5 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • K213CJ (90.5 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: MONTANA CHRISTIAN RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KAAR (92.5 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KBLL-FM (99.5 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: HOLTER BROASDCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KUHM (91.7 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA)
  • KQRV (96.9 FM; DEER LODGE, MT; Owner: ROBERT CUMMINGS TOOLE)
  • KHKR-FM (104.1 FM; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KGLM-FM (97.7 FM; ANACONDA, MT; Owner: JIMMY RAY CARROLL)

TV broadcast stations around Avon:

  • KMTF (Channel 10; HELENA, MT; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING COMPANY)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Ricki L Elerick, 4.8 Km N Of Avon, On Hwy 141 (Lat: 46.630083 Lon: -112.628694), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 83.8 m
    Registrant: Mesa Communications Group LLC, 6400 Arlington Blvd., Suite 1000, Falls Church, VA 22042, Phone: (703) 533-1312, Email:
  • Ricki Elerick, 4.8 Km N Of Avon, On Hwy 141 (Lat: 46.630083 Lon: -112.628694), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 83.8 m
    Registrant: Mesa Communications Group LLC, 6400 Arlington Blvd., Suite 1000, Falls Church, VA 22042, Phone: (703) 533-1312, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Mrl Tracks 1/4 Mi E Of Int Of Hwy 12 And Hwy 141 (Lat: 46.596333 Lon: -112.587528), Type: Building, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPQH249
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.710 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/14/2000, Expiration Date: 07/14/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/07/2006, Certifier: Ray D Krenik
    Registrant: Montana Rail Link, Missoula, MT 59807, Phone: (406) 523-1461, Fax: (406) 523-1529

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