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Shawmut, Montana

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Population in 2010: 42.
Males: 23  (55.3%)
Females: 19  (44.7%)
Median resident age:

45.2 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years

Zip code: 59078

Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,211
Shawmut:

$49,211
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,779

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $195,605
Shawmut:

$195,605
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $222,340; detached houses: $220,096
March 2022 cost of living index in Shawmut: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.1%

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3879 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Billings, MT (61.0 miles , pop. 89,847).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (502.3 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (896.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Judith Gap-Shawmut, MT (3.5 miles ),
Ryegate, MT (3.6 miles ),
Harlowton, MT (4.0 miles ),
Judith Gap, MT (5.1 miles),
Lavina, MT (5.3 miles ),
North Stillwater, MT (5.9 miles ),
Broadview, MT (5.9 miles),
Martinsdale, MT (6.2 miles)

Latitude: 46.34 N, Longitude: 109.52 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

Distribution of median household income in Shawmut, MT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Shawmut, MT in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
Montana:

3.8%

Earthquake activity:

Shawmut-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 715% 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 134.6 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 260.7 miles away from Shawmut 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 129.6 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 149.7 miles away from Shawmut center
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 301.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW) earthquake occurred 160.8 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 Wheatland County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Snows: 2, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shawmut:

  • Montana State University-Billings (about 62 miles; Billings, MT; Full-time enrollment: 4,319)
  • Montana State University (about 87 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • Sheridan College (about 166 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 207 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • The University of Montana (about 215 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Idaho State University (about 280 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)
  • Casper College (about 290 miles; Casper, WY; FT enrollment: 2,770)
See full list of schools located in Shawmut

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Wheatland County Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Shawmut: Blessed Sacrament Mission (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Wheatland County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Shawmut and their reported violations in the past:

STAGE STOP (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from SEP-26-2005 to SEP-26-2005), St Public Notif requested (SEP-26-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAY-15-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-02-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from AUG-02-2005 to AUG-02-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAY-15-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 9 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.0 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

66.7%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Shawmut:

Marital status in Shawmut, MT
  • Never married: 30.5%
  • Now married: 22.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.0%
  • Divorced: 36.5%

For population 25 years and over in Shawmut:

  • High school or higher: 89.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 52.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
Montana average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Shawmut, MT (based on Wheatland County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4186
Evangelical Protestant2465
Catholic2003
Other1061
None1,198-
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
Wheatland County:

15.14 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

5.05 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

20.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.9%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.2%
Montana:

23.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Shawmut:

  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KGHL (790 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KURL (730 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: ELENBAAS MEDIA, INC.)
  • KBUL (970 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBOZ (1090 AM; 5 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KZMQ (1140 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREYBULL, WY; Owner: LEGEND COMMUNICATIONS OF WYOMING LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 5.8mTotal length
  • 173Total average daily traffic
  • 3Total average daily truck traffic
  • 177Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 35 Hillcrest Drive (121980) (Lat: 46.348861 Lon: -109.477778), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: KNKN431
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 10/20/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Michael P GogginRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 3.5 Mi E (Lat: 46.414694 Lon: -109.611833), Call Sign: KNEY698, Licensee ID: L00612071,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.550 MHz, Grant Date: 12/25/2002, Expiration Date: 03/09/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2013, Registrant: Daniel De Buff, Shawmut, MT 59078, Phone: (406) 632-4295


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • SHAWMUT, 35 Hillcrest Drive (Lat: 46.348861 Lon: -109.477778), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 31.4 m, Overall height: 32.6 m, Call Sign: WQYD814,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 08/26/2016, Expiration Date: 08/26/2026, Cancellation Date: 03/22/2017, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 3300 E. Renner Road, B3132, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (972) 907-1131, Email:

  • SHAWMUT, 35 Hillcrest Drive (Lat: 46.348861 Lon: -109.477778), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 31.4 m, Overall height: 32.6 m, Call Sign: WQZQ827,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 07/11/2017, Expiration Date: 07/11/2027, Certifier: Dave Cundiff, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC7CHC, Licensee ID: L00824370, Grant Date: 02/27/2014, Expiration Date: 05/17/2024, Certifier: Rilda K Von Olnhausen, Registrant: Rilda K Von Olnhausen, 1922 South Barber Rd, Shawmut, MT 59078-9512

  • Call Sign: KG7QHQ, Licensee ID: L01917149, Grant Date: 01/21/2015, Expiration Date: 01/21/2025, Certifier: David C Melius, Registrant: David C Melius, Shawmut, MT 59078


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: LAMMERS ARVILLE J CAVALON (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 914ULS (115 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 4451, N4451, N-4451, Serial Number: V00192, Year manufactured: 2015, Airworthiness Date: 08/12/2015, Certificate Issue Date: 06/23/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Arville J Lammers, Po Box 112, Shawmut, MT 59078

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Shawmut, MT
  • 76.9%Electricity
  • 15.4%Utility gas
  • 7.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Shawmut, MT
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Shawmut compared to Montana 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.
  • Median age significantly above 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.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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