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Big Hole Basin, Montana

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Population in July 2007: 667.
Males: 356  (53.5%)
Females: 311  (46.5%)
Median resident age:

44.9 years
Montana median age:

37.5 years

Zip code: 59746

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,503 (it was $25,682 in 2000)
Big Hole Basin:

$50,503
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,469 (it was $17,125 in 2000)

Big Hole Basin CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $393,082 (it was $101,700 in 2000)
Big Hole Basin:

$393,082
MT:

$366,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Big Hole Basin: 99.2 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Big Hole Basin, MT (2000)
    • 64493.1%White alone
    • 355.1%Hispanic
    • 71.0%American Indian alone
    • 40.6%Two or more races
    • 20.3%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 1657.5 square miles.

Population density: 0.4 people per square mile   (very low).

Big Hole Basin, Montana map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Big Hole Basin CCD:

0.6% ($594)
Montana:

1.3% ($1,212)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Missoula, MT (92.2 miles , pop. 57,053).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (439.8 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (838.0 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Wisdom, MT (1.9 miles),
Sula, MT (5.8 miles),
Anaconda, MT (5.9 miles ),
Salmon, ID (6.2 miles ),
Sula-Edwards, MT (6.2 miles ),
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT (6.4 miles ),
Conner, MT (6.5 miles ),
Dillon, MT (6.7 miles )

Latitude: 45.60 N, Longitude: 113.38 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

Distribution of median household income in Big Hole Basin, MT in 2022
Big Hole Basin satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Montana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Big Hole Basin, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (44.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.2%)
  • Construction (6.6%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
  • Health care (5.2%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (53.7%)
  • Construction (10.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.4%)
  • Health care (5.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (3.5%)
  • Public administration (3.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (2.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (29.2%)
  • Educational services (15.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.1%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Health care (5.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Big Hole Basin, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (20.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (15.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (3.3%)
  • Life and physical scientists (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (23.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (20.3%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (3.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (16.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.8%)

Average climate in Big Hole Basin, Montana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Big Hole Basin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 1075% 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 151.1 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 107.5 miles away from Big Hole Basin center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 115.8 miles away from Big Hole Basin center
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 409.6 miles away from Big Hole Basin center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 41.6 miles away from Big Hole Basin center
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML) earthquake occurred 144.1 miles away from Big Hole Basin 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 Beaverhead County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 2, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Big Hole Basin:

  • The University of Montana (about 92 miles; Missoula, MT; Full-time enrollment: 13,602)
  • Montana State University (about 113 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 147 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (about 184 miles; Lewiston, ID; FT enrollment: 3,199)
  • University of Idaho (about 192 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 10,416)
  • Idaho State University (about 196 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)
  • Boise State University (about 197 miles; Boise, ID; FT enrollment: 16,774)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Big Hole Basin: Little Joe Campground (A), Lodgepole Campground (B), Fred Else (C), Dickie Bridge Campground (D), Foolhen Forest Service Statin (E), O Heggelund (F), Parsons Ranch (G), M Heggelund (H), May Creek Campground (I), McVey Homestead (J), Mono Creek Campground (K), Mussigbrod Homestead (L), One Thousand One Hundred Twenty Ranch (M), Ore Mill (N), Anderson Meadows Cow Camp (O), Alice Cabin (P), Ajax Ranch (Q), Rutledge Ranch (R), Siria Ranch (S), Spokane Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Big Hole Basin include: Church of the Big Hole (A), Our Lady of Wisdom Mission (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Briston Cemetery (1), Dewey Cemetery (2), Popularis Cemetery (3), Wisdom Cemetery (4), Maurice Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Highup Lake (A), Ridge Lake (B), Black Lion Lake (C), Hopkin Lake (D), Phlox Lake (E), Maurice Pond (F), Alpine Lake (G), Ice Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Hunter Creek (A), Addition Creek (B), Adson Creek (C), Alder Creek (D), Anderson Creek (E), Andrus Creek (F), Armor Creek (G), Bailey Creek (H), Bear Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Big Hole Basin include: Big Hole National Battlefield (1), Gravelle Park (2), Dutch Park (3), Happy Camp Park (4), American Legion Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaverhead 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:

2.0 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

58.3%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

12.8%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

5.9%
Whole state:

5.8%
7 people in other workers' dormitories in 2000
4 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Big Hole Basin:

Marital status in Big Hole Basin, MT
  • Never married: 13.3%
  • Now married: 69.1%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 11.7%

For population 25 years and over in Big Hole Basin:

  • High school or higher: 92.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
Montana average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Big Hole Basin, MT (based on Beaverhead County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other1,0525
Evangelical Protestant91110
Catholic6503
Mainline Protestant3325
None6,301-
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
Here:

3.41 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

5.68 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Beaverhead County:

18.17 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

8.4%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Beaverhead County:

23.0%
Montana:

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

7.6%
Montana:

10.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Big Hole Basin:

  • 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.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KANA (580 AM; 1 kW; ANACONDA, MT; Owner: JIMMY RAY CARROLL)
  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KSRA (960 AM; 1 kW; SALMON, ID; Owner: SALMON RIVER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)

Strongest FM radio stations in Big Hole Basin:

  • 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.)
  • KBAZ (96.3 FM; HAMILTON, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQRV (96.9 FM; DEER LODGE, MT; Owner: ROBERT CUMMINGS TOOLE)
  • KGLM-FM (97.7 FM; ANACONDA, MT; Owner: JIMMY RAY CARROLL)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Big Hole Basin, MT
  • 39.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 31.8%Wood
  • 12.9%Electricity
  • 8.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.5%Other fuel
  • 1.0%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Big Hole Basin, MT
  • 34.3%Wood
  • 33.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 27.8%Electricity
  • 4.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Big Hole Basin compared to Montana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

Big Hole Basin on our top lists:

  • #71 on the list of "Top 100 cities with largest land areas"
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