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Fergus County

Population in July 2007: 396.
Males: 203  (51.3%)
Females: 193  (48.7%)

Median resident age:  36.0 years
Montana median age:  37.5 years

Zip code: 59471

Estimated median household income in 2009: $32,113 (it was $27,188 in 2000)
Roy:

$32,113
Montana:

$42,322
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $16,357

Roy CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $70,549 (it was $47,200 in 2000)
Roy:

$70,549
Montana:

$176,300
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $202,453; Detached houses: $234,426; Townhouses or other attached units: $8,057; Mobile homes: $178,807

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Roy races chart
  • White alone - 414 (98.3%)
  • Two or more races - 6 (1.4%)
  • American Indian alone - 1 (0.2%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Roy: 86.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3487 feet

Land area: 867.1 square miles.

Population density: 0.5 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Roy:

  • High school or higher: 72.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Roy CCD:

  • Never married: 17.3%
  • Now married: 68.0%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 7.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.0%
Montana:  1.8%

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

Roy CCD:  0.9% ($411)
Montana:  1.3% ($1,212)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Billings, MT (111.0 miles , pop. 89,847).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (553.4 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (972.6 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Grass Range, MT (4.9 miles) , Winifred, MT (5.3 miles) , Hanover, MT (5.4 miles ), Winnett, MT (5.9 miles) , Lewistown, MT (5.9 miles ), Lewistown Heights, MT (6.0 miles ), Hays, MT (6.6 miles ), Lodge Pole, MT (6.9 miles ).

Latitude: 47.38 N, Longitude: 108.84 W

Area code: 406

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

4.6%
Montana:

5.7%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (60%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Metal and metal products (2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (38%)
  • Educational services (24%)
  • Food and beverage stores (11%)
  • Health care (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (3%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Farmers and farm managers (49%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (5%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (19%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (11%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Secondary school teachers (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)

Work and jobs in Roy: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Roy, Montana

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Earthquake activity:

Roy-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Montana state average. It is 96% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/26/2007 at 06:27:32, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 ML, Depth: 1.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 31.6 miles away from the city center
On 12/5/1991 at 10:10:00, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 39.8 miles away from Roy center
Magnitude types: local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Fergus County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Snow: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Birthplace of: Art Stevens - Animator.


Hospitals/medical centers near Roy:

  • CENTRAL MONTANA MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 38 miles away; LEWISTOWN, MT)
  • ROUNDUP MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 60 miles away; ROUNDUP, MT)
  • PHILLIPS COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 77 miles away; MALTA, MT)

Political contributions by individuals in Roy, MT

Airports located in Roy:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Roy:

  • Montana State University-Billings (about 111 miles; Billings, MT; Full-time enrollment: 2,629)
  • Montana State University (about 158 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 9,518)
  • The University of Montana (about 245 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 11,744)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 285 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 12,325)
  • Black Hills State University (about 312 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 2,551)
  • Casper College (about 338 miles; Casper, WY; FT enrollment: 2,078)
  • Minot State University (about 356 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,416)

Public high school in Roy:

  • Roy High School (Students: 24; Location: 500 Davis; Grades: 9th Grade - 12th Grade)

Public elementary/middle schools in Roy:

  • Roy School (Students: 23; Location: 500 Davis; Grades: Prekindergarten - 6th Grade)
  • Roy 7-8 (Students: 15; Location: 500 Davis; Grades: 7th Grade - 8th Grade)
See full list of schools located in Roy, School District: ROY K-12 SCHOOLS


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Notable locations in Roy: Mauland Ranch (A), Mathison Ranch (B), Mitchell Crossing (C), Bohemian Corners (D), Cottonwood Crossing (E), Chimney Crossing (F), Turkey Joe Boat Ramp (G), Rindal Ranch (H), Roy Rural Fire Department (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Roy include: Sacred Heart Catholic Church (A), Roy Presbyterian Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Reservoirs: Jakes Reservoir (A), Rindal Reservoir (B), Kosier Reservoir (C), Sloan Reservoir (D), Lincoln Reservoir (E), Kachia Reservoir (F), Bear Creek Reservoir (G), Jordan Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Antelope Creek (A), Armells Creek (B), East Fork Box Elder Creek (C), Crist Creek (D), Badland Creek (E), Brush Creek (F), Little Crooked Creek (G), Little Salt Creek (H), Sand Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Roy: Roy City Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Fergus 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:  2.6 people
Montana:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  61.4%
Whole state:  66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  1.6%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

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

30.5%
Whole state:

14.6%

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

21.8%
Whole state:

5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Roy, MT


82 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms

Roy compared to Montana state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in 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.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (65%)
  • Wood (17%)
  • Electricity (9%)
  • No fuel used (6%)
  • Other fuel (2%)
  • Coal or coke (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Fergus County Montana:


2008 Presidential Election results in Fergus County Montana:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Roy (based on Fergus County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 53.28%
Here53.3%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchHutterian BrethrenPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents35.8%11.8%9.7%7.9%5.0%
Congregations20.0%5.7%14.3%14.3%5.7%
NameLDS (Mormon) ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristLutheran ChurchEpiscopal ChurchOther
Adherents4.7%4.3%4.2%2.6%14.0%
Congregations2.9%2.9%5.7%2.9%25.7%
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: 6
Here:

5.37 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

4.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
Fergus County:

15.23 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

8.9%
State:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

23.6%
State:

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

5.3%
Montana:

10.7%

6.96% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,948 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.96%
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 Yellowstone County, MT  0.74% ($27,576 average AGI)
from Gallatin County, MT  0.43% ($29,579)
from Cascade County, MT  0.41% ($29,278)


7.33% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,113 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.33%
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 Yellowstone County, MT  0.96% ($27,558 average AGI)
to Gallatin County, MT  0.67% ($21,867)
to Cascade County, MT  0.58% ($18,231)

Strongest AM radio stations in Roy:

  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXLO (1230 AM; 1 kW; LEWISTOWN, MT; Owner: KXLO BROADCAST, INC.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KURL (730 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: ELENBAAS MEDIA, INC.)
  • KATL (770 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: STAR PRINTING COMPANY)
  • KGHL (790 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBUL (970 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMTA (1050 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: SENGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 47.330028 Lon: -108.953611, Call Sign: WQEU603
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.685 MHz, 151.910 MHz, 159.930 MHz, 159.960 MHz, 159.990 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/18/2006, Expiration Date: 04/18/2016, Certifier: Jody Simons
    Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • ROY, 1.3 Mi South Of Us Hwy 191 (Lat: 47.321639 Lon: -108.943194), Overall height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WLN453, Licensee ID: L00006110
    Assigned Frequencies: 2121.60 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/02/1988, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/28/1998
    Registrant: Mid Rivers Telephone Cooperative Inc, 106 Second Ave South, Circle, MT 59215

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: AB7IY, Previous Call Sign: KC7CZY, Licensee ID: L00852461
    Grant Date: 04/27/2004, Expiration Date: 06/28/2014
    Registrant: Bernd G Gapinski, 1 Sargeant St, Roy, MT 59471
  • Call Sign: N7AAX
    Grant Date: 08/15/1994, Expiration Date: 08/15/2004, Cancellation Date: 08/16/2006
    Registrant: Keith W Story, 1st & Main, Roy, MT 59471
  • Call Sign: WA7IJG, Licensee ID: L00250336
    Grant Date: 04/22/2004, Expiration Date: 07/14/2014, Certifier: Richard L Graham
    Registrant: Richard L Graham, Box 14, Roy, MT 59471
  • Call Sign: WB7DIJ
    Grant Date: 08/15/1994, Expiration Date: 08/15/2004, Cancellation Date: 08/16/2006
    Registrant: Lindsay A Story, 1st & Main, Roy, MT 59471


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 12

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Roy, MT

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