Lavina, Montana

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Population in 2022: 139 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -33.5%
 
Males: 61  (44.4%)
Females: 78  (55.6%)
Median resident age:

44.9 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years

Zip codes: 59046.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,742 (it was $24,643 in 2000)
Lavina:

$60,742
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,512 (it was $12,475 in 2000)

Lavina town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $127,407 (it was $41,900 in 2000)
Lavina:

$127,407
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $156,442; detached houses: $175,696; mobile homes: $80,589

Median gross rent in 2022: $735.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lavina: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.7%
(5.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 7.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Lavina, MT (2022)
    • 9474.6%White alone
    • 1814.3%Two or more races
    • 1411.1%Hispanic
    • 64.8%Other race alone

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

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Ancestries: American (37.5%), German (28.1%), Danish (9.4%), Irish (6.2%), Welsh (6.2%), English (3.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3436 feet

Land area: 1.01 square miles.

Population density: 138 people per square mile   (very low).

Lavina, Montana map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.0%
Montana:

1.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $778 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $748 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Billings, MT (40.1 miles , pop. 89,847).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (486.6 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (898.4 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Broadview, MT (3.7 miles),
Ryegate, MT (3.9 miles ),
Klein, MT (4.5 miles),
Camp Three, MT (4.5 miles),
Roundup, MT (4.7 miles ),
Shawmut, MT (5.3 miles),
Northwest Yellowstone, MT (5.4 miles ),
North Stillwater, MT (5.8 miles )

Latitude: 46.30 N, Longitude: 108.94 W

Area code: 406

Distribution of median household income in Lavina, MT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lavina, MT in 2022
Lavina satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.5%
Montana:

3.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +58 (+38.4%).
Most common industries in Lavina, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (30.6%)
  • Social assistance (11.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.6%)
  • U. S. Postal service (8.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.1%)
  • Construction (4.7%)
  • Food (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (20.7%)
  • Educational services (17.2%)
  • Construction (13.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.3%)
  • Truck transportation (10.3%)
  • Chemicals (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (37.5%)
  • Social assistance (17.9%)
  • U. S. Postal service (12.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.5%)
  • Food (7.1%)
  • Sporting goods, camera, hobby & toy stores (5.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.4%)
Most common occupations in Lavina, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (22.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (13.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.3%)
  • Top executives (6.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.9%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (6.9%)
  • Construction laborers (6.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (28.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (14.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (12.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)

Average climate in Lavina, Montana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2003 was 8.22. This is significantly better than average.

City:

8.22
U.S.:

72.56
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 2.43. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.43
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 0.384. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.384
U.S.:

1.515

Earthquake activity:

Lavina-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 652% 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 145.7 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 282.3 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 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 142.1 miles away from the city center
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 177.5 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 325.6 miles away from Lavina center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW) earthquake occurred 185.8 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 Golden Valley County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lavina topographic map

Airports located in Lavina:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lavina:

  • Montana State University-Billings (about 40 miles; Billings, MT; Full-time enrollment: 4,319)
  • Montana State University (about 111 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • Sheridan College (about 144 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 221 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • The University of Montana (about 243 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Casper College (about 272 miles; Casper, WY; FT enrollment: 2,770)
  • Black Hills State University (about 276 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)

Public high school in Lavina:

Public elementary/middle schools in Lavina:

  • LAVINA SCHOOL (Students: 43, Location: 214 1ST ST EAST, Grades: PK-6)
  • LAVINA 7-8 (Students: 7, Location: 214 1ST ST EAST, Grades: 7-8)
See full list of schools located in Lavina

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Lavina Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Lavina include: Saint Josephs Catholic Church (A), Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (B), Lavina Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Lavina Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Golden Valley County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.8%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lavina:

Marital status in Lavina, MT
  • Never married: 32.8%
  • Now married: 47.3%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 12.3%

For population 25 years and over in Lavina:

  • High school or higher: 95.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Montana average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lavina, MT (based on Golden Valley County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1621
Evangelical Protestant322
Mainline Protestant233
None667-
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 convenience stores (with gas): 1
Golden Valley County:

8.94 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Golden Valley County:

17.89 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

7.4%
State:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Golden Valley County:

24.4%
State:

23.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Lavina:

41.8%
State:

51.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Lavina:

45.6%
State:

50.3%

Average BMI:
Lavina:

30.1
Montana:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

24.4%
Montana:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

16.3%
Montana:

9.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

38.7%
Montana:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

55.5%
State:

58.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

85.9%
Montana:

79.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lavina, MT Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 0$0 1$600
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$733
Totals for Government 0$0 2$1,333

Lavina government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $16,000 ($115.11)
    Central Staff Services: $12,000 ($86.33)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($35.97)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($35.97)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($14.39)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($14.39)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($7.19)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $2,000 ($14.39)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $11,000 ($79.14)

Lavina government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $24,000 ($172.66)
    Other: $3,000 ($21.58)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $11,000 ($79.14)
    Highways: $7,000 ($50.36)
  • Tax - Property: $18,000 ($129.50)

Lavina government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $85,000 ($611.51)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lavina:

  • KURL (730 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: ELENBAAS MEDIA, INC.)
  • KGHL (790 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KBUL (970 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBLG (910 AM; 1 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KATL (770 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: STAR PRINTING COMPANY)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KZMQ (1140 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREYBULL, WY; Owner: LEGEND COMMUNICATIONS OF WYOMING LLC)
  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KMZK (1240 AM; 1 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: ELENBAAS MEDIA, INC.)
  • KMTA (1050 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: SENGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lavina:

  • KRKX (94.1 FM; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KZRV (107.5 FM; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Lavina:

  • K11MB (Channel 11; LAVINA, MT; Owner: GOLDEN VALLEY ASSN.#2 TRANSL.DIST.)
  • K13MR (Channel 13; LAVINA, MT; Owner: GOLDEN VALLEY ASSN.#2 TRANSL.DIST.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 14.3mTotal length
  • 4,921Total average daily traffic
  • 645Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,166Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Edward G Roach, 4666 Montana Hwy 3 (Mt14183-A) (Lat: 46.305528 Lon: -108.936333), Type: 43.6, Structure height: 30037 m, Overall height: 42.7 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Iii LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 4666 Montana Hwy 3 (Mt14183-A) (Lat: 46.305528 Lon: -108.936333), Type: 43.6, Structure height: 30037 m, Overall height: 42.7 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Iii LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 2 Mi W (Lat: 46.302167 Lon: -108.986833), Call Sign: KYA372,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.550 MHz, Grant Date: 12/04/2014, Expiration Date: 11/29/2024, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-5993, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Painted Robe Substation (Lat: 46.216611 Lon: -108.934056), Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPFP376,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.200 MHz, 456.275 MHz, Grant Date: 09/11/2014, Expiration Date: 08/12/2024, Certifier: Bruce A Mckinley, Registrant: Fcc-Faa Licensing, LLC, 8932 Suite D Milford Haven Court, Lorton, VA 22079, Phone: (703) 615-6615, Fax: (703) 372-5176, Email:

  • BELMONT RADIO SITE, 526 Belmont Rd - Belmont Radio Site (Lat: 46.228722 Lon: -108.982722), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 24.4 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQNN899,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.5800 MHz, Grant Date: 04/21/2021, Expiration Date: 04/05/2031, Certifier: Robert Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

  • Lat: 46.570556 Lon: -109.071556, Call Sign: WQTH714,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.917 MHz, 151.970 MHz, Grant Date: 02/04/2014, Expiration Date: 02/04/2024, Certifier: Marcus B Nelson, Registrant: Industrial Communication & Electronics, 201 Erie Drive, Billings, MT 59101, Phone: (406) 259-1212

  • LAVINA PUBLIC SCHOOL, 214 1st Street East (Lat: 46.293056 Lon: -108.935972), Type: Building, Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: WRAR743,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.850 MHz, 465.000 MHz, Grant Date: 02/08/2018, Expiration Date: 02/08/2028, Certifier: Duane Walker, Registrant: Visiplex, Inc., 1287 North Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, Phone: (847) 229-0250, Fax: (847) 229-0259, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Lavina)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: HOMELAND SURVEILLANCE & ELECTR AG MBA PRO (Category: Land, Engines: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Electric
    N-Number: 868LA, N868LA, N-868LA, Serial Number: 007786, Certificate Issue Date: 05/09/2019
    Registrant (Corporation): Integrated Ag Services Inc, 141 Homestead Rd, Lavina, MT 59046
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-160 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3455Z, N3455Z, N-3455Z, Serial Number: 22-7374, Year manufactured: 1960, Certificate Issue Date: 11/14/1967
    Registrant (Individual): Robert E Ray, , Lavina, MT 59046
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/18/2019
  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7GCBC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8333V, N8333V, N-8333V, Serial Number: 63, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 07/12/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 11/21/2003
    Registrant (Corporation): J C Jensen Inc, 176 Jensen Rd, Lavina, MT 59046
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/26/2018

Most common first names in Lavina, MT among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert663.3 years
James565.1 years
William379.7 years
Clifford268.0 years
Albert272.0 years
Florence273.0 years
Elmer289.9 years
Charles278.5 years
Herman259.0 years
Harold282.6 years
Most common last names in Lavina, MT among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Anderson479.3 years
Krause476.7 years
Hamilton376.3 years
Horpestad372.7 years
Johnson389.3 years
Larson380.0 years
Lehfeldt382.3 years
Stephenson383.3 years
Bolton265.5 years
Brownlee291.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lavina, MT
  • 61.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.1%Wood
  • 7.1%Other fuel
  • 4.8%Electricity
  • 4.8%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lavina, MT
  • 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%Utility gas
  • 13.3%Electricity


Lavina compared to Montana state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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