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Park County

Population in July 2007: 1,922.
Males: 969  (50.4%)
Females: 953  (49.6%)

Median resident age:  42.0 years
Montana median age:  37.5 years

Estimated median household income in 2009: $41,019 (it was $33,363 in 2000)
Shields Valley:

$41,019
Montana:

$42,322
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $20,791

Shields Valley CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $229,541 (it was $109,500 in 2000)
Shields Valley:

$229,541
Montana:

$176,300
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $389,258; Detached houses: $463,123; Townhouses or other attached units: $91,868; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $1,786,322; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $35,726; Mobile homes: $137,004

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Shields Valley races chart
  • White alone - 1,833 (97.2%)
  • Hispanic - 24 (1.3%)
  • Two or more races - 15 (0.8%)
  • American Indian alone - 11 (0.6%)
  • Asian alone - 3 (0.2%)

Races in Shields Valley detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Shields Valley: 89.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4030 feet

Land area: 795.3 square miles.

Population density: 2.4 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Shields Valley:

  • High school or higher: 88.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Shields Valley CCD:

  • Never married: 19.2%
  • Now married: 64.0%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.0%
Montana:  1.8%

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

Shields Valley CCD:  0.7% ($794)
Montana:  1.3% ($1,212)
Shields Valley satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Billings, MT (97.9 miles , pop. 89,847).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (506.0 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (863.3 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Clyde Park, MT (2.3 miles ), Wilsall, MT (2.4 miles ), Livingston, MT (4.5 miles ), Upper Yellowstone Valley, MT (5.0 miles ), Big Timber, MT (5.5 miles ), Bozeman, MT (5.5 miles ), North of the Yellowstone, MT (5.6 miles ), Martinsdale-Ringling, MT (5.7 miles ).

Latitude: 45.96 N, Longitude: 110.55 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

Shields Valley household income distribution Shields Valley home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

4.9%
Montana:

5.7%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (24%)
  • Construction (19%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Wood products (4%)
  • Health care (16%)
  • Accommodation and food services (14%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Farmers and farm managers (16%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Carpenters (8%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)

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

Average climate in Shields Valley, Montana

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Earthquake activity:

Shields Valley-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Montana state average. It is 11% 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 96.3 miles away from the city 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 89.2 miles away from Shields Valley 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 85.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/24/2000 at 04:20:06, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.3 ML, Depth: 2.7 mi) earthquake occurred 83.7 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 69.5 miles away from Shields Valley center
On 3/25/2008 at 11:59:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.2 MW, 4.2 ML, Depth: 0.2 mi) earthquake occurred 91.5 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 Park County (5) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Fires: 2, Storms: 2, Snow: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals/medical centers near Shields Valley:

  • LIVINGSTON HEALTHCARE (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 20 miles away; LIVINGSTON, MT)
  • BOZEMAN DEACONESS HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 28 miles away; BOZEMAN, MT)
  • PIONEER MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 31 miles away; BIG TIMBER, MT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shields Valley:

  • Montana State University (about 31 miles; Bozeman, MT; Full-time enrollment: 9,518)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 99 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 2,629)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 160 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 12,325)
  • The University of Montana (about 175 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 11,744)
  • Idaho State University (about 233 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 8,867)
  • Utah State University (about 299 miles; Logan, UT; FT enrollment: 12,584)
  • Utah State University-Regional Campuses and Distance Education (about 299 miles; Logan, UT; FT enrollment: 3,048)

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Notable locations in Shields Valley: Miller Ranch (A), Balmer Ranch (B), McClung Ranch (C), Martin Ranch (D), Martel Homestead (E), Maroney Ranch (F), Birch Ranch (G), Bishir Ranch (H), Boding Ranch (I), Bohleen Ranch (J), Bonhomme Ranch (K), Bowlds Ranch (L), Brackett Creek Ranch (M), Bishir Sawmill (N), Brown Ranch (O), Carroll Ranch (P), Bennett Homestead (Q), Bennett Creek Guard Station (R), Chose Ranch (S), Clyde Park Station (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Shields Valley include: Wilsall Community Church (A), Shields River Lutheran Church (B), Wilsall United Methodist Church (C), Saint Margarets Catholic Church (D), Clyde Park United Methodist Church (E), Shields Valley Bible Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Mount Calvary Cemetery (1), Wilsall Cemetery (2), Rock Creek Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Campfire Lake (A), Diamond Lake (B), Dead Horse Lakes (C), Smeller Lake (D), Cottonwood Lake (E), Lone Lake (F), Twin Lakes (G), Druckmiller Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Alder Creek (A), Bangtail Creek (B), Basin Creek (C), Bennett Creek (D), Brackett Creek (E), Bridgman Creek (F), Canyon Creek (G), Chicken Creek (H), Clear Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Shields Valley include: Shields River Valley Historical Marker (1), Bishop Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Park 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:  2.5 people
Montana:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  55.5%
Whole state:  66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  4.4%
Whole state:  5.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

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

11.1%
Whole state:

14.6%

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

5.4%
Whole state:

5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Shields Valley, MT


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Shields Valley compared to Montana state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above 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.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students 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 (57%)
  • Wood (24%)
  • Electricity (11%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (6%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Park County Montana:


2008 Presidential Election results in Park County Montana:
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Religion statistics for Shields Valley (based on Park County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 28.44%
Here28.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchLDS (Mormon) ChurchEpiscopal Church
Adherents35.1%14.2%13.3%10.6%4.9%
Congregations12.5%12.5%16.7%8.3%8.3%
NameAssemblies of GodSouthern Baptist ConventionSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchWisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodOther
Adherents4.7%3.5%2.7%2.2%8.9%
Congregations4.2%4.2%4.2%4.2%25.0%
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: 4
Park County:

2.49 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Here:

16.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.8%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Park County:

18.9%
Montana:

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

10.7%
State:

10.7%

9.96% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,204 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.96%
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 Gallatin County, MT  2.36% ($34,630 average AGI)
from Yellowstone County, MT  0.47% ($31,207)
from Missoula County, MT  0.31% ($17,316)


8.56% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,674 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.56%
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  2.10% ($32,875 average AGI)
to Yellowstone County, MT  0.46% ($28,357)
to Missoula County, MT  0.30% ($14,500)

Strongest AM radio stations in Shields Valley:

  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KBOZ (1090 AM; 5 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPRK (1340 AM; 1 kW; LIVINGSTON, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KBOW (550 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KMMS (1450 AM; 1 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOBB (1230 AM; 1 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KMTX (950 AM; 5 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: CAPRI, INC)
  • KGHL (790 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KURL (730 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: ELENBAAS MEDIA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shields Valley:

  • K240CO (95.9 FM; LIVINGSTON, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KXLB (100.7 FM; LIVINGSTON, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPKX (97.5 FM; LIVINGSTON, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KMMS-FM (95.1 FM; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSCY (96.7 FM; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOBB-FM (93.7 FM; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KZLO-FM (99.9 FM; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGLT (91.9 FM; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS-MONTANA UNIV. SYSTEM)

TV broadcast stations around Shields Valley:

  • KBZK (Channel 7; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: KCTZ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KUSM (Channel 9; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY)

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