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Madison County

Population in July 2008: 704. Population change since 2000: +6.8%
 

Males: 324  (46.1%)
Females: 380  (53.9%)

Median resident age:  48.3 years
Montana median age:  37.5 years

Zip codes: 59749.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $28,261 (it was $21,118 in 2000)
Sheridan:  $28,261
Montana:  $43,654

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $21,988

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $176,502 (it was $90,700 in 2000)
Sheridan:  $176,502
Montana:  $180,300

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $168,070; Detached houses: $181,274; Mobile homes: $42,823; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $112,500
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Races in Sheridan:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.1%)
  • American Indian (2.4%)
  • Two or more races (2.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.7%)
  • Other race (1.7%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Sheridan: 97.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (25.8%), English (16.5%), Irish (15.0%), United States (6.8%), Scotch-Irish (6.5%), Dutch (4.6%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5104 feet

Land area: 1.02 square miles.

Population density: 687 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Sheridan

  • High school or higher: 83.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Sheridan town

  • Never married: 13.4%
  • Now married: 62.5%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 12.0%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

6 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.9%
Montana:  1.8%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Sheridan, Montana in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Sheridan to the number of sex offenders is 235 to 1.

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

Sheridan:  0.9% ($837)
Montana:  1.3% ($1,212)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Missoula, MT (130.5 miles , pop. 57,053).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (496.9 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (825.0 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Twin Bridges, MT (3.0 miles ), Alder, MT (3.2 miles) , Virginia City, MT (4.1 miles) , Ennis, MT (4.9 miles ), Harrison, MT (5.1 miles) , Dillon, MT (5.2 miles ), Whitehall, MT (5.4 miles ), Cardwell, MT (5.5 miles) .

Latitude: 45.46 N, Longitude: 112.20 W

Area code: 406

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Population change in the 1990s: -4 (-0.6%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (21%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Repair and maintenance (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (16%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Life and physical scientists (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)



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Sheridan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 305% 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 97.3 miles away from Sheridan center, causing $26,000,000 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 89.5 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, Depth: 8.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 18.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/20/1999 at 13:50:25, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, 4.5 MS, 5.1 MD, Depth: 9.9 mi) earthquake occurred 54.7 miles away from Sheridan 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 5.4 miles away from the city center
On 2/5/2006 at 03:25:52, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.4 MW, 4.6 ML, Depth: 8.7 mi) earthquake occurred 55.3 miles away from Sheridan center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospital/medical center in Sheridan:
  • RUBY VALLEY HOSPITAL - CAH (220 EAST CROFOOT, BOX336)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Sheridan:
  • MADISON VALLEY HOSPITAL CAH (about 27 miles; ENNIS, MT)
  • BARRETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CAH (about 36 miles; DILLON, MT)
  • ST JAMES HEALTHCARE (about 41 miles; BUTTE, MT)

Political contributions by individuals in Sheridan, MT

Airports located in Sheridan:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sheridan:
  • MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BOZEMAN (about 64 miles; BOZEMAN, MT; Full-time enrollment: 10,380)
  • RICKS COLLEGE (about 119 miles; REXBURG, ID; FT enrollment: 8,670)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA-MISSOULA (about 146 miles; MISSOULA, MT; FT enrollment: 11,112)
  • MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS (about 186 miles; BILLINGS, MT; FT enrollment: 3,105)
  • IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 195 miles; POCATELLO, ID; FT enrollment: 10,057)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO (about 236 miles; MOSCOW, ID; FT enrollment: 9,823)
  • LEWIS-CLARK STATE COLLEGE (about 240 miles; LEWISTON, ID; FT enrollment: 2,213)
Public high school in Sheridan:
Public elementary/middle schools in Sheridan:
  • Sheridan Elementary School (Students: 95; Location: 211 Madison Street; Grades: Prekindergarten - 6th Grade)
  • Sheridan 7-8 (Students: 38; Location: 211 Madison Street; Grades: 7th Grade - 8th Grade)
See full list of schools located in Sheridan, Map of school districts: SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY, SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL

Library in Sheridan:
  • SHERIDAN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $17,581; Location: 109 EAST HAMILTON; 8,300 books; 42 audio materials; 26 video materials; 15 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Sheridan: Sheridan (A), Sheridan Public Library (B), Sheridan Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Sheridan include: United Bethel Methodist Church (A), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (B), Saint Joseph Parish (C), Christs Episcopal Church (D), Ruby Valley Baptist Church (E), Ruby Valley Assembly of God Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Nonpariel Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Post office: Sheridan Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Moriah Motel (220 South Main), Ruby Valley Inn Llc Bed & Breakfast (3209 Highway 287).

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.1 people
Montana:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  56.3%
Whole state:  66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.6%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  25.1%
Whole state:  14.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  10.7%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Sheridan, MT


34 people in nursing homes


Sheridan compared to Montana state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above 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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Banks with branches in Sheridan (2009 data):
  • Ruby Valley National Bank: Sheridan Office Branch at 103 North Main Street, branch established on 1930-12-30. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $69.7 mil, Deposits: $59.1 mil, headquarters in Twin Bridges, MT, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Twinco, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Madison County Montana:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (78%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Wood (7%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Sheridan

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 24.67%
Here24.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameCatholic ChurchLDS (Mormon) ChurchEpiscopal ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents37.8%19.5%9.8%9.7%7.5%
Congregations18.8%12.5%12.5%12.5%6.3%
NameAssemblies of GodNew Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsLutheran ChurchChurches of ChristOther
Adherents6.7%5.6%1.8%0.8%0.7%
Congregations12.5%12.5%6.3%6.3%-
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.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$2,831$33,9725$490
Water Supply 1$3,042$36,5040$0
Local Libraries 1$1,707$20,4841$79
Totals for Government 3$7,580$30,3206$569



Sheridan government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Parks & Recreation: $18,000
    Sewerage: $15,000
    All Other: $7,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $77,000
    Parks & Recreation: $68,000
    Sewerage: $26,000
    Regular Highways: $26,000
    Police Protection: $13,000
    Financial Administration: $11,000
    General Public Buildings: $9,000
    Fire Protection: $8,000
    Central Staff Services: $5,000
    General - Other: $3,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $13,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $180,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $170,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $10,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $3,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $2,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks & Recreation: $5,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $216,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $80,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $34,000
    Highways: $17,000
    All Other: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $79,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $96,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $11,000

10.05% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($44,405 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  10.05%
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 Gallatin County, MT  2.07% ($41,943 average AGI)


8.73% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($132,355 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.73%
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 Gallatin County, MT  1.75% ($52,341 average AGI)
to Beaverhead County, MT  0.48% ($21,333)
to Silver Bow County, MT  0.44% ($10,545)


Strongest AM radio stations in Sheridan:
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KBOW (550 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXTL (1370 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KBOZ (1090 AM; 5 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KDBM (1490 AM; 1 kW; DILLON, MT; Owner: DEAD-AIR BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KMTX (950 AM; 5 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: CAPRI, INC)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KZNR (690 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sheridan:
  • K210BF (89.9 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KBEV-FM (98.3 FM; DILLON, MT; Owner: DEAD-AIR BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)



FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 4
  • 2 1/2 Mi Wsw, Call Sign: KLJ214
    Assigned Frequencies : 39.8200 MHz, 39.8800 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/03/1995, Expiration Date: 01/10/2001, Cancelation Date: 03/18/2001
    Registrant: County Of Madison, Virginia City, MT 59755-0276, Phone: (406) 843-5301
  • 107 Jefferson, Call Sign: KNGE359
    Assigned Frequencies : 39.8200 MHz, 39.8800 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/03/1995, Expiration Date: 01/10/2001, Cancelation Date: 03/18/2001
    Registrant: County Of Madison, Virginia City, MT 59755-0276, Phone: (406) 843-5301
  • 4 Mi S On State Hwy 287 & 1/8 Mi W, Call Sign: KJZ789, Licensee ID: L00087036
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.565 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/16/2003, Expiration Date: 01/13/2013
    Registrant: Joe A Tezak, 2905 Hwy 287, Sheridan, MT 59749
  • 103 Mill St, Call Sign: KDW972
    Assigned Frequencies : 158.130 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/16/2003, Expiration Date: 09/07/2013, Certifier: Bruce A Mckinley
    Registrant: Northwestern Energy, 40 East Broadway Street, Butte, MT 59701, Phone: (406) 497-1000, Fax: (406) 497-3525, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 7
  • Call Sign: K7GUX, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00271939
    Grant Date: 07/25/1995, Expiration Date: 07/25/2005, Cancelation Date: 04/01/2005
    Registrant: Charles B Harmon, Sheridan, MT 59749
  • Call Sign: KA7VAN, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00279403
    Grant Date: 01/27/2005, Expiration Date: 04/25/2015, Certifier: Hazel I Harmon
    Registrant: Hazel I Harmon, Sheridan, MT 59749
  • Call Sign: KC7YDZ, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 08/19/1997, Expiration Date: 06/17/2007
    Registrant: Randy B Steel, 105 Wet Georgia Rd, Sheridan, MT 59749
  • Call Sign: W0MIM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00308400
    Grant Date: 12/23/2000, Expiration Date: 12/24/2010, Certifier: Thomas H Mason
    Registrant: Thomas H Mason, -, Sheridan, MT 59749-0591
  • Call Sign: WA5LBD, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01367956
    Grant Date: 02/12/2008, Expiration Date: 04/01/2018
    Registrant: Roy L Parrett, 68 Tuke Ln, Sheridan, MT 59749
  • Call Sign: W7CBH, Previous Call Sign: K7GUX, Licensee ID: L00271939
    Grant Date: 04/01/2005, Expiration Date: 04/01/2015, Certifier: Charles B Harmon
    Registrant: Charles B Harmon, Sheridan, MT 59749
  • Call Sign: KE7JPZ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01214316
    Grant Date: 11/17/2006, Expiration Date: 11/17/2016, Certifier: Claude G Fuller
    Registrant: Claude G Fuller, 51 Moose Lane, Sheridan, MT 59749


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • Aircraft: AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 105BB , Serial Number: 1416, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 06/10/1998
    Registrant (Individual): Beau R Bradley, 3741 Hwy 287 Nw, Sheridan, MT 59749
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 07/17/1996, Exported to: New Zealand
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 195A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 146 mph), Engine: JACOBS L6 (330 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 252BB , Serial Number: 7571, Year manufactured: 1950, Airworthiness Date: 10/13/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Beau R Bradley, 3753 Mt Highway 287, Sheridan, MT 59749
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/17/1991, Exported to: Japan
  • Aircraft: HOMEBUILT ROTORCRAFT (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: MCCULLOCH 4318A&E/0-100 (72 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2841 , Serial Number: 1, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 05/21/1975
    Registrant (Individual): Ross R Stocker, 30 Laurin Loop, Sheridan, MT 59749
  • Aircraft: BEECH E35 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 131 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E225 SERIES (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3240C , Serial Number: D-3905, Year manufactured: 1954, Airworthiness Date: 08/09/1955
    Registrant (Partnership): Lowell C Hallock, 593 Ruby River Dr, Sheridan, MT 59749, Other Owners: Colleen A Hallock


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 3
  • Hazardous Condition: 1


Sheridan on our top lists:
    • #57 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2003"

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