Joliet, Montana

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Joliet, Montana
Town
Location of Joliet, Montana
Location of Joliet, Montana
Coordinates: 45°29′4″N 108°58′17″W / 45.48444°N 108.97139°W / 45.48444; -108.97139Coordinates: 45°29′4″N 108°58′17″W / 45.48444°N 108.97139°W / 45.48444; -108.97139
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyCarbon
Government
Area
[1]
 • Total0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2)
 • Land0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,737 ft (1,139 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total595
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
690
 • Density2,390.51/sq mi (921.43/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59041
Area code(s)406
FIPS code30-39700
GNIS feature ID0772882

Joliet is a town in Carbon County, Montana, United States. It is part of the Billings, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 595 at the 2010 census.

History[]

The construction of the Rocky Fork & Cooke City Railway in 1892 made Joliet a shipping point.[4] The Joliet Post Office was established on June 10, 1893, with Maud Smith as its first postmaster.[5] The town was named for Joliet, Illinois.[4]

The Fire Hall is listed on the NRHP.

Geography[]

Joliet is located at

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45°29′4″N 108°58′17″W / 45.48444°N 108.97139°W / 45.48444; -108.97139 (45.484520, −108.971257).[6] U.S. Route 212 cuts through town. Rock Creek flows to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.30 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.[7]

Climate[]

The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "BSk" (Tropical and Subtropical Steppe Climate).[8]

hideClimate data for Joliet, Montana
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 2
(36) 		6
(42) 		10
(50) 		15
(59) 		21
(69) 		26
(78) 		31
(87) 		30
(86) 		23
(74) 		17
(62) 		8
(46) 		3
(38) 		16
(60)
Average low °C (°F) −11
(12) 		−8
(17) 		−6
(22) 		−1
(30) 		4
(39) 		8
(47) 		11
(52) 		10
(50) 		5
(41) 		0
(32) 		−6
(22) 		−10
(14) 		0
(32)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 15
(0.6) 		15
(0.6) 		28
(1.1) 		51
(2) 		71
(2.8) 		53
(2.1) 		23
(0.9) 		25
(1) 		33
(1.3) 		36
(1.4) 		18
(0.7) 		15
(0.6) 		380
(15)
Source: Weatherbase [9]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1910389—
192044013.1%
1930359−18.4%
194047632.6%
1950410−13.9%
196045210.2%
1970412−8.8%
198058040.8%
1990522−10.0%
200057510.2%
20105953.5%
2019 (est.)655[3]10.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[10][11]

2010 census[]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 595 people, 260 households, and 165 families residing in the town. The population density was 178.3 inhabitants per square mile (68.8/km2). There were 285 housing units at an average density of 950.0 per square mile (366.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 260 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the town was 41.1 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

Education[]

Joliet Public Schools educates students from Kindergarten through 12th grade.[12] They are known as the J-Hawks.[13] is a Class B school (108 - 306 students) which helps determine athletic competitions.

Joliet Public Library serves the area.[14]

Notable people[]

  • , former member of the Montana State Senate and candidate for Governor of Montana
  • Jack Waddell, test pilot on the maiden flight of the Boeing 747

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "Joliet". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  5. ^ Lutz, Dennis J (1986). Montana Post Offices & Postmasters.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  8. ^ Climate Summary for Joliet, Montana
  9. ^ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on August 19, 2013.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "Census & Economic Information Center". Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  12. ^ "Joliet Public School". Joliet Public Schools. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  13. ^ "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  14. ^ "Joliet Public Library". Montana State Library. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
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