Herron, Montana

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Population in 2010: 116.
Population change since 2000: +16.0%
Males: 62  (53.6%)
Females: 54  (46.4%)
Median resident age:

66.7 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years

Zip code: 59501

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,566 (it was $37,727 in 2000)
Herron:

$52,566
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,782 (it was $11,779 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-799,040,453 (it was $92,500 in 2000)
Herron $-799,040,453
MT $366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $319,011; detached houses: $317,825
March 2022 cost of living index in Herron: -14492.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (50.0%), Scottish (50.0%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 4.66 square miles.

Population density: 25 people per square mile   (very low).

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9 residents are foreign born (9.0% North America).

This place:

9.0%
Montana:

1.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Herron CDP:

0.9% ($850)
Montana:

1.3% ($1,212)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Great Falls, MT (98.4 miles , pop. 56,690).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (574.8 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (1043.3 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Beaver Creek, MT (1.7 miles ),
West Havre, MT (1.7 miles ),
Havre, MT (2.4 miles ),
Havre North, MT (2.5 miles ),
Saddle Butte, MT (2.6 miles),
Rocky Boy's, MT (3.6 miles ),
Azure, MT (3.7 miles ),
Kremlin, MT (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 48.51 N, Longitude: 109.79 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

Distribution of median household income in Herron, MT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Herron, MT in 2022

Herron satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Montana:

3.8%

Average climate in Herron, Montana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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AQI PM2.5
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Particulate Matter Level

Earthquake activity:

Herron-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 435% 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 276.2 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 361.8 miles away from Herron center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 7/6/2017 at 06:30:17, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 7.6 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 172.0 miles away from the city 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, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 269.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 377.8 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) earthquake occurred 252.5 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 Hill County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 4, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Herron:

  • SWEET MEMORIAL NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; CHINOOK, MT)
  • NORTHERN MONTANA CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; HAVRE, MT)
  • NORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL DIALYSIS UNIT (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; HAVRE, MT)
  • NORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 5 miles away; HAVRE, MT)

Amtrak station near Herron:

  • 6 miles: HAVRE (235 MAIN ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Herron:

  • Montana State University-Billings (about 198 miles; Billings, MT; Full-time enrollment: 4,319)
  • Montana State University (about 206 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • The University of Montana (about 227 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Sheridan College (about 293 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • North Idaho College (about 329 miles; Coeur d'Alene, ID; FT enrollment: 4,684)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 339 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • Spokane Community College (about 355 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,482)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Herron: Beaver Creek Golf Course (A), Herron Park (B), Evergreen Campground (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Halfway Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hill 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:

2.8 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

81.0%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Herron:

Marital status in Herron, MT
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 86.5%
  • Separated: 13.5%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Herron:

  • High school or higher: 78.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.2
Montana average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Herron, MT (based on Hill County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,03914
Catholic1,8205
Evangelical Protestant1,61518
Other6012
None10,021-
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: 2
Hill County:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Hill County:

4.84 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Hill County:

6.65 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

8.1%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.0%
Montana:

23.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Hill County:

18.8%
State:

10.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

62.1%
State:

51.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Herron:

66.9%
Montana:

50.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.4
Montana:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.9%
Montana:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.5%
State:

9.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.3
Montana:

6.9

Overweight people:
Herron:

41.4%
Montana:

34.8%

General health condition:
Herron:

67.7%
State:

58.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Herron:

83.6%
Montana:

79.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Herron, MT Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Herron:

  • KOJM (610 AM; 1 kW; HAVRE, MT; Owner: NEW MEDIA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KSEN (1150 AM; 10 kW; SHELBY, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KEIN (1310 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: MUNSON RADIO, INC.)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KJJR (880 AM; 10 kW; WHITEFISH, MT; Owner: BEE BROADCASTING, INCORPORATED)

Strongest FM radio stations in Herron:

  • KNMC (90.1 FM; HAVRE, MT; Owner: NORTHERN MONTANA COLLEGE)
  • KPQX (92.5 FM; HAVRE, MT; Owner: NEW MEDIA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KXEI (95.1 FM; HAVRE, MT; Owner: HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • K261CC (100.1 FM; CHESTER, MT; Owner: RANDALL D. ROCKS)
  • KRYK (101.3 FM; CHINOOK, MT; Owner: NEW MEDIA BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • K219FF (91.7 FM; HAVRE, MT; Owner: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS)

TV broadcast stations around Herron:

  • KBBJ (Channel 9; HAVRE, MT; Owner: SUNBELT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 16.5mTotal length
  • 6,013Total average daily traffic
  • 286Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,308Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Herron, MT
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Herron compared to Montana state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly 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 above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
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