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County population in July 2007: 2,048 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 734
Renter-occupied apartments: 217
% of renters here:  23%
State:  31%
Land area: 1870 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.9 sq. mi.
Population density: 1 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

2008 cost of living index in Judith Basin County: 81.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (42.0%), Educational,health and social services (15.4%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 47%
  • Government: 17%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 30%
  • Unpaid family work: 6%

Judith Basin County, Montana business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Judith Basin County, Montana:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.2%)
  • American Indian (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

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

Males: 1,209  (51.9%)
Females: 1,120  (48.1%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $18,605
County population in 2003: 2,199
Jobs in 2003: 559

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Total labor force in 2004: 1,107
Unemployment rate in 2004: 4.1%

Average household size:
Judith Basin County:  2.5 people
Montana:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $38,544 ($29,241 in 1999)
This county:  $38,544
Montana:  $43,531

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $315 (lower quartile is $224, upper quartile is $430)
This county:  $315
State:  $485

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $119,827 (it was $62,600 in 2000)
Judith Basin County:  $119,827
Montana:  $170,000
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $49,885 - $168,677

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $290,296
Here:  $290,296
State:  $251,645

Townhouses or other attached units: $146,471
Here:  $146,471
State:  $207,161

In 2-unit structures: $41,641
Here:  $41,641
State:  $147,637

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $32,379
Here:  $32,379
State:  $221,631

Mobile homes: $37,036
Here:  $37,036
State:  $51,663
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $948
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $231


Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 2
  • Burglaries: 1
  • Thefts: 12
  • Auto thefts: 1

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2004 Presidential Election results in Judith Basin County Montana:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 73.4%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 25.0%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $421 (0.7%)

Judith Basin County household income distribution in 2007 Judith Basin County home values distribution


Judith Basin County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  21.1%
Whole state:  14.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  12.3%
Whole state:  5.8%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Judith Basin County is $401 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $508 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $677 a month.

Cities in this county include: Stanford, Hobson, Geyser.

Neighboring counties: Cascade County , Chouteau County , Fergus County , Meagher County , Wheatland County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Judith Basin County: Raynesford (A), Fred M Ellis Memorial Campground (B), Burris Cabin (C), Dry Pole Campground (D), Dry Wolf Campground (E), Dry Wolf Ranger Station (F), Sipple (G), Old Yogo Town (H), Tollgate (I), Trask Ranch (J), Windham (K), Moccasin (L), Middle Fork Ranch (M), Ackley Lake Campground (N), Korells Dude Ranch (O), Korell Cabin (P), Kolin (Q), Kibby (R), Judith River Game Range Headquarters (S), Judith Ranger Station (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Judith Basin County include: Geyser Community Presbyterian Church (A), Saint Cyril Church (B), Utica Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Philbrook Cemetery (1), Moccasin Cemetery (2), Larson Cemetery (3), Lehigh Cemetery (4), Barker Cemetery (5), Lone Tree Park Cemetery (6), Geyser Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Elva, Lake (A), Twin Lakes (B), Rhoda Lake (C), Red Shed Lake (D), Ackley Lake (E), Hidden Lake (F), Ackley Lake (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hell Creek (A), Cleveland Creek (B), Setter Creek (C), Hay Creek (D), Harrison Creek (E), Shannon Creek (F), Green Creek (G), Gray Creek (H), Collins Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Judith Basin County include: Ackley Lake State Park (1), Judith River State Wildlife Management Area (2), Judith River Historical Marker (3), Mining Plays Second Fiddle Historical Marker (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post offices: Raynesford Post Office (A), Moccasin Post Office (B), Mann Post Office (C), Geyser Post Office (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  4.0%
Montana:  5.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 23
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 87.6%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 23.6%

Number of foreign born residents: 32 (47% naturalized citizens)

Judith Basin County:  1.4%
Whole state:  1.8%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 0
  • 1990 to 1994: 0
  • 1985 to 1989: 2
  • 1980 to 1984: 4
  • 1975 to 1979: 12
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 6
  • 1965 to 1969: 8


Mean travel time to work: 17.5 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 78.2%

Judith Basin County marital status for males
Judith Basin County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 996
  • One, attached: 18
  • Two: 11
  • 3 or 4: 4
  • 10 to 19: 4
  • 20 or more: 17
  • Mobile homes: 273
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 2

Housing units in Judith Basin County with a mortgage: 111 (5 second mortgage, 8 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 199

Here:  35.8% with mortgage
State:  64.4% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 998
Total congregations: 10

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)United Methodist ChurchHutterian BrethrenOther
Adherents536 (53.7%)136 (13.6%)123 (12.3%)100 (10.0%)103 (10.3%)
Congregations4 (40.0%)2 (20.0%)1 (10.0%)1 (10.0%)2 (20.0%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Judith Basin County - Stanford, Hobson, Geyser

Agriculture in Judith Basin County
Average size of farms: 2626 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $102031
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $47.04
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.00%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 73.81%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $102571
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 21.63%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 4.15%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $116997
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 76.27%
Average age of principal farm operators: 54 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 6.21
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.31%
All wheat for grain: 64321 harvested acres

Judith Basin County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 2.8 times below overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused one injury recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 7/10/1965, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Judith Basin County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Montana state average. It is 84% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/2000 at 04:22:06, a magnitude 4.2 (3.7 MB, 4.2 MD, Depth: 1.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 75.5 miles away from Judith Basin County center
On 11/26/2007 at 06:27:32, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 ML, Depth: 1.1 mi) earthquake occurred 62.6 miles away from the county center
On 4/8/2000 at 11:30:22, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 ML, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 75.9 miles away from the county center
On 11/10/2000 at 19:14:05, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MD, Depth: 1.3 mi) earthquake occurred 71.9 miles away from Judith Basin County center
On 2/6/1999 at 23:29:48, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MD, 3.8 ML, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 67.9 miles away from the county center
On 11/6/1997 at 21:00:14, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 ML, 3.7 MD, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 95.3 miles away from Judith Basin County center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (59%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Truck transportation (3%)
  • Finance and insurance (3%)
  • Accommodation and food services (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (17%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (17%)
  • Accommodation and food services (15%)
  • Health care (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (45%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (12%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (2%)
  • Life and physical scientists (2%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (2%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (2%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Canada (88%)
  • Philippines (6%)
  • Mexico (6%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Judith Basin County (%):



  • German (27%)
  • Norwegian (11%)
  • Irish (10%)
  • English (10%)
  • United States or American (9%)
  • Finnish (3%)
  • Scotch-Irish (3%)


Judith Basin County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 588 (56%)
  • Carpooled: 121 (11%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 2 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 4 (0%)
  • Walked: 109 (10%)
  • Other means: 2 (0%)
  • Worked at home: 230 (22%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $36,278.

6.56% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($49,000 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.56%
Montana average:  8.25%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.98% relocated from other counties in Montana ($17,941 average AGI)
2.57% relocated from other states ($31,039 average AGI)
Judith Basin County:  2.57%
Montana average:  4.64%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries



7.86% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,694 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.86%
Montana average:  7.69%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.32% relocated to other counties in Montana ($24,661 average AGI)
2.53% relocated to other states ($6,032 average AGI)
Judith Basin County:  2.53%
Montana average:  4.10%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Cascade County, MT  1.52% ($57,417 average AGI)
to Fergus County, MT  1.39% ($20,182)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.3
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 7.8



Births per 1000 population in Judith Basin County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 8.6
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 9.1



Deaths per 1000 population in Judith Basin County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 5.0
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 0.0



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Judith Basin County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 423 (378 aged, 45 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 23%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 25%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 591.450
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 591.450

Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 90.99


Household type by relationship


Households: 2,329
  • In family households: 2,011 (578 male householders, 83 female householders)
    582 spouses, 711 children (628 natural, 31 adopted, 52 stepchildren), 9 grandchildren, 9 brothers or sisters, 9 parents, 9 other relatives, 21 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 318 (165 male householders (139 living alone)), 125 female householders (123 living alone)), 28 nonrelatives

Size of family households: 345 2-persons, 109 3-persons, 123 4-persons, 50 5-persons, 19 6-persons, 15 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 262 1-person, 26 2-persons, 2 3-persons.

91.4% of residents of Judith Basin County speak English at home.
0.8% of residents speak Spanish at home (89% speak English very well, 11% speak English well).
7.8% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (72% speak English very well, 28% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $20,082,000 ($9166 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $359,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $6,106,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $2,121,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $7,131,000
Federal grants: $2,512,000
Federal procurement contracts: $626,000 ($111,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $1,587,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $865,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $1,344,000
Federal Government insurance: $12,345,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 89
Here:  40 per 1000 residents
State:  62 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 115
Here:  52 per 1000 residents
State:  47 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: -1
Here:  -0 per 1000 residents
State:  +2 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -98
Here:  -45 per 1000 residents
State:  +20 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Judith Basin County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.06 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.9
State:  6.1

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  5.6
State:  4.1



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 13
  • 1995 to 1998: 51
  • 1990 to 1994: 73
  • 1980 to 1989: 154
  • 1970 to 1979: 224
  • 1960 to 1969: 123
  • 1950 to 1959: 119
  • 1940 to 1949: 108
  • 1939 or earlier: 460

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Judith Basin County, Montana:
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 7
  • 3 rooms: 17
  • 4 rooms: 89
  • 5 rooms: 202
  • 6 rooms: 148
  • 7 rooms: 80
  • 8 rooms: 91
  • 9+ rooms: 100


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Judith Basin County, Montana:
  • 1 room: 2
  • 2 rooms: 14
  • 3 rooms: 9
  • 4 rooms: 26
  • 5 rooms: 52
  • 6 rooms: 41
  • 7 rooms: 22
  • 8 rooms: 32
  • 9+ rooms: 19


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Judith Basin County:
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 28
  • 2 bedrooms: 198
  • 3 bedrooms: 306
  • 4 bedrooms: 157
  • 5+ bedrooms: 45


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Judith Basin County:
  • no bedroom: 2
  • 1 bedroom: 23
  • 2 bedrooms: 59
  • 3 bedrooms: 76
  • 4 bedrooms: 44
  • 5+ bedrooms: 13


Cars and other vehicles available in Judith Basin County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 39
  • 1 vehicle: 136
  • 2 vehicles: 271
  • 3 vehicles: 138
  • 4 vehicles: 72
  • 5+ vehicles: 78


Cars and other vehicles available in Judith Basin County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 12
  • 1 vehicle: 67
  • 2 vehicles: 66
  • 3 vehicles: 44
  • 4 vehicles: 16
  • 5+ vehicles: 12


68% of Judith Basin County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 37% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 73% lived in Montana.

Judith Basin County:  68.2%
State average:  54.0%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 1701
  • Northeast: 45
  • Midwest: 254
  • South: 71
  • West: 198

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $20,000


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 7%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 7%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (48.0%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (18.5%)
  • Electricity (16.5%)
  • Wood (13.5%)
  • Utility gas (1.9%)
  • Other fuel (1.1%)
  • Coal or coke (0.5%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (43.3%)
  • Electricity (21.7%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (18.4%)
  • Wood (12.4%)
  • Other fuel (1.4%)
  • Utility gas (0.9%)
  • Coal or coke (0.9%)
  • Solar energy (0.9%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 12
Here:  4.1%
Montana:  7.4%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 9
Here:  5.6%
Montana:  6.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 2
Here:  15.4%
Montana:  11.5%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Judith Basin County government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $183,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $562,000
    Police Protection: $215,000
    General - Other: $172,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $167,000
    Financial Administration: $123,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $80,000
    Welfare - Other: $54,000
    Health Services - Other: $51,000
    Libraries: $48,000
    General Public Buildings: $44,000
    Central Staff Services: $33,000
    Air Transportation: $15,000
    Corrections - Other: $15,000
    Fire Protection: $5,000
    Parks & Recreation: $4,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Support: $297,000
    All Other: $85,000
    Highways: $44,000
    Housing & Community Development: $15,000
    Health & Hospitals: $2,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Elementary and Secondary Education: $397,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $49,000
    Interest Earnings: $48,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $144,000
    Central Staff: $100,000
    Regular Highways: $96,000
    General Public Building: $89,000
    Health - Other: $30,000
    Natural Resource - Other: $25,000
    Police Protection: $13,000
    Libraries: $3,000
    Judicial: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,617,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $164,000
    General Support: $139,000
    All Other: $96,000
    Public Welfare: $4,000
    Health & Hospitals: $3,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,597,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,001,000


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of aged recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of blind and disabled recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients under 18


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients between 18 and 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients older than 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients also receiving OASDI


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)



Judith Basin County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

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Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

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Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)

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Fatalities (per 100,000 population)

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