Stanford, Montana

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Stanford, Montana
Town
Central Avenue Stanford
Central Avenue Stanford
Location of Stanford, Montana
Location of Stanford, Montana
Coordinates: 47°9′11″N 110°13′9″W / 47.15306°N 110.21917°W / 47.15306; -110.21917Coordinates: 47°9′11″N 110°13′9″W / 47.15306°N 110.21917°W / 47.15306; -110.21917
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyJudith Basin
Area
 • Total0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2)
 • Land0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
4,281 ft (1,305 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total401
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
391
 • Density911.42/sq mi (351.77/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59479
Area code(s)406
FIPS code30-70675
GNIS feature ID0777153

Stanford is a town in and the county seat of Judith Basin County, Montana, United States.[4] The population was at 401 as of the 2010 census, a decrease from its population of 454 in 2000.

Stanford began with the establishment of a trading post by Thomas C. Power in 1875.[5] In 1908 the town moved about 3 miles to be next to the new railroad.

The Judith Basin County Museum is in town.

Geography and climate[]

Stanford is located at

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47°9′11″N 110°13′9″W / 47.15306°N 110.21917°W / 47.15306; -110.21917 (47.153083, -110.219175).[6] U.S. Route 87 passes through town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.44 square miles (1.14 km2), all land.[7]

hideClimate data for Stanford, Montana (1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °F (°C) 38.4
(3.6) 		39.7
(4.3) 		46.2
(7.9) 		55.4
(13.0) 		64.1
(17.8) 		72.2
(22.3) 		81.4
(27.4) 		81.3
(27.4) 		70.5
(21.4) 		58.5
(14.7) 		45.0
(7.2) 		37.5
(3.1) 		57.5
(14.2)
Average low °F (°C) 15.5
(−9.2) 		16.8
(−8.4) 		23.0
(−5.0) 		30.4
(−0.9) 		38.6
(3.7) 		46.3
(7.9) 		52.1
(11.2) 		51.4
(10.8) 		42.7
(5.9) 		33.2
(0.7) 		22.9
(−5.1) 		15.2
(−9.3) 		32.3
(0.2)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.51
(13) 		0.48
(12) 		0.99
(25) 		1.72
(44) 		2.77
(70) 		2.77
(70) 		1.87
(47) 		1.77
(45) 		1.51
(38) 		1.09
(28) 		0.61
(15) 		0.67
(17) 		16.76
(426)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 4.4
(11) 		5.6
(14) 		5.0
(13) 		5.2
(13) 		1.7
(4.3) 		0.1
(0.25) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.1
(0.25) 		0.6
(1.5) 		2.9
(7.4) 		3.1
(7.9) 		5.3
(13) 		34.1
(87)
Source: NOAA[8]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1920300—
193050969.7%
19405293.9%
19505422.5%
196061513.5%
1970505−17.9%
198059517.8%
1990529−11.1%
2000454−14.2%
2010401−11.7%
2019 (est.)391[3]−2.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[9][10]

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the town was $22,679, and the median income for a family was $34,479. Males had a median income of $22,813 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,253. About 9.7% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census[]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 401 people, 198 households, and 110 families residing in the town. The population density was 911.4 inhabitants per square mile (351.9/km2). There were 247 housing units at an average density of 561.4 per square mile (216.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 2.0% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 198 households, of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.4% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the town was 49.4 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 37.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

Infrastructure[]

Stanford Airport (Biggerstaff Field) is a county-owned, public-use airport located one mile (2 km) south of town.

Education[]

Stanford Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.[11] is a Class C school[12] (less than 108 students) which helps determine athletic competitions. They are known as the Wolves.

The Judith Basin County Free Library is located in Stanford.[13]

Notable person[]

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. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  5. ^ "Stanford". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  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 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  8. ^ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "Census & Economic Information Center". Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  11. ^ "Stanford Public Schools". Stanford Public Schools. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  13. ^ "Judith Basin County Free Library". Judith Basin County Free Library. Retrieved 13 April 2021.

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