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Madison County

Population in July 2008: 144. Population change since 2000: +10.8%
 

Males: 74  (51.5%)
Females: 70  (48.5%)

Median resident age:  47.7 years
Montana median age:  37.5 years

Zip code: 59755


Estimated median household income in 2007: $41,406 (it was $30,000 in 2000)
Virginia City:  $41,406
Montana:  $43,531

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $26,873
Virginia City:  $26,873
Montana:  $22,937

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $156,962 (it was $82,000 in 2000)
Virginia City:  $156,962
Montana:  $170,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $196,774; Detached houses: $190,359; Townhouses or other attached units: $126,969

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Races in Virginia City:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.6%)
  • American Indian (3.8%)
  • Two or more races (2.3%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)
  • Other race (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Virginia City: 86.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (26.9%), English (26.2%), German (23.1%), Norwegian (14.6%), Scottish (8.5%), Dutch (7.7%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated in 1864

Elevation: 5822 feet

Land area: 0.93 square miles.

Population density: 155 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Virginia City

  • High school or higher: 80.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Virginia City town

  • Never married: 9.8%
  • Now married: 56.1%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 24.4%

9 residents are foreign born (3.1% Europe, 2.3% Oceania, 1.5% North America).

This town:  6.9%
Montana:  1.8%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

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

Virginia City:  0.8% ($618)
Montana:  1.3% ($1,212)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Idaho Falls, ID (124.7 miles , pop. 50,730).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (512.5 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (813.8 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Alder, MT (2.9 miles) , Ennis, MT (3.3 miles ), Madison Valley, MT (3.8 miles ), Sheridan, MT (4.1 miles ), Twin Bridges, MT (5.1 miles ), Harrison, MT (5.4 miles) , Big Sky, MT (5.6 miles ), Dillon, MT (5.8 miles ).

Latitude: 45.29 N, Longitude: 111.94 W

Area code: 406

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Population change in the 1990s: -12 (-8.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (28%)
  • Mining (21%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Wood products (4%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (15%)
  • Mining (12%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (12%)
  • Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (12%)
  • Social assistance (12%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Carpenters (19%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (17%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6%)
  • Top executives (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (19%)
  • Business operations specialists (12%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12%)
  • Architects, surveyors, and cartographers (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (8%)



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Virginia City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 340% 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 80.6 miles away from Virginia 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 72.9 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 31.6 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 54.3 miles away from Virginia 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 11.5 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 41.9 miles away from Virginia City center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Virginia City:
  • RUBY VALLEY HOSPITAL - CAH (about 2 miles; SHERIDAN, MT)
  • MADISON VALLEY HOSPITAL CAH (about 12 miles; ENNIS, MT)
  • BARRETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CAH (about 42 miles; DILLON, MT)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Virginia City:
  • MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BOZEMAN (about 56 miles; BOZEMAN, MT; Full-time enrollment: 10,380)
  • RICKS COLLEGE (about 106 miles; REXBURG, ID; FT enrollment: 8,670)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA-MISSOULA (about 162 miles; MISSOULA, MT; FT enrollment: 11,112)
  • MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS (about 175 miles; BILLINGS, MT; FT enrollment: 3,105)
  • IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 185 miles; POCATELLO, ID; FT enrollment: 10,057)
  • COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN IDAHO (about 239 miles; TWIN FALLS, ID; FT enrollment: 3,433)
  • BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 248 miles; BOISE, ID; FT enrollment: 12,033)
Library in Virginia City:
  • THOMPSON-HICKMAN COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $71,800; Location: 217 IDAHO STREET; 10,114 books; 72 audio materials; 385 video materials; 19 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Virginia City: Virginia City Campground (A), Virginia City Fire Department (B), Thompson-Hickman Museum (C), J Spencer Watkins Memorial Museum (D), Ranks Drug Store Museum (E), Thompson-Hickman County Library (F), Madison County Sheriffs Office (G), Madison County Courthouse (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Virginia City: Saint Paul Episcopal Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Boothill Cemetery (1), Virginia City Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

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

Tourist attractions: Frontier Clothing (Tours & Charters; 211 West Wallace), Gold Rush Adventures (Tours & Charters; 211 West Wallace).

Hotel: Fairweather Inn & Nevada City Hotel (305 West Wallace).

 

Average household size:
This town:  1.8 people
Montana:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  45.8%
Whole state:  66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  6.9%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  5.7%
Whole state:  14.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  4.3%
Whole state:  5.8%


Virginia City 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 significantly above 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Madison County Montana:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (63%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (19%)
  • Wood (19%)


Religion statistics for Virginia City

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsEpiscopal 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 religions
Adherents6.7%5.6%1.8%0.8%0.7%
Congregations12.5%12.5%6.3%6.3%N/A
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
Financial Administration 1$1,559$18,7080$0
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,251
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,253
Totals for Government 1$1,559$18,7082$2,504



Virginia City government finances in 2002:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $11,000
  • Charges - Sewerage: $35,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $33,000
    Water Utilities: $27,000
    Sewerage: $18,000
    Parks & Recreation: $18,000
    Central Staff Services: $16,000
    General Public Buildings: $13,000
    Fire Protection: $6,000
    Regular Highways: $5,000
    Health Services - Other: $4,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $4,000
    Financial Administration: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $9,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $61,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $38,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $59,000
    Other, NEC: $34,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $4,000
    Water Utilities: $2,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $4,000
    Interest Earnings: $3,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General Public Building: $1,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
    General - Other: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $100,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $45,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $19,000
    Highways: $11,000
    All Other: $1,000
  • Tax - Other Selective Sales: $60,000
    Property: $19,000
    NEC: $3,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $73,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $4,000

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

Strongest FM radio stations in Virginia City:
  • 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.)
  • K240CI (95.9 FM; BIG SKY, MT; Owner: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS)
  • K288ES (105.5 FM; BIG SKY, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Virginia City:
  • K10HL (Channel 10; VIRGINIA CITY, MT; Owner: EAGLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)


Virginia City fatal accident list:
Jun 15, 1979 06:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Aug 10, 1978 08:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


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