Busby, Montana facts for kids
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Busby, Montana
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Location of Busby, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Big Horn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.35 sq mi (37.17 km2) |
| • Land | 14.32 sq mi (37.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,435 ft (1,047 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 719 |
| • Density | 50.22/sq mi (19.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59016
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-11200 |
| GNIS | 0769427 |
Busby is a small community in Big Horn County, Montana, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's a recognized area for counting people, even though it's not a formal town. Busby is located within the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. In 2020, about 719 people lived there.
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About Busby, Montana
Busby is named after its first postmaster, Sheridan Busby. The post office was set up in 1904.
Historical Connections
Busby is about 20 miles (32 km) northeast of the Rosebud Battlefield State Park. This park is where the famous Battle of the Rosebud happened in 1876. In this battle, General George Crook's soldiers fought against Sioux and Cheyenne warriors led by Crazy Horse.
In 1936, a monument for Two Moons, a Cheyenne chief, was built in Busby by a trader named W. P. Moncure.
Where is Busby Located?
Busby is found along Rosebud Creek and U.S. Route 212. It is part of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.
Land and Water
The area of Busby is about 14.35 square miles (37.17 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Who Lives in Busby?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 719 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 695 people living in Busby. Most of the people living here are Native American. A smaller number are White or from other backgrounds.
Many households in Busby have children under 18. The average household had about 3 to 4 people. The median age in Busby was 21 years old, which means it's a relatively young community.
Busby's Climate
Busby has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but it does get some rain and snow.
| Climate data for Busby, Montana, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1907–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 69 (21) |
72 (22) |
84 (29) |
87 (31) |
97 (36) |
107 (42) |
109 (43) |
107 (42) |
105 (41) |
95 (35) |
82 (28) |
76 (24) |
109 (43) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 53.1 (11.7) |
55.8 (13.2) |
70.7 (21.5) |
79.4 (26.3) |
85.6 (29.8) |
93.3 (34.1) |
100.3 (37.9) |
98.6 (37.0) |
94.7 (34.8) |
83.4 (28.6) |
68.9 (20.5) |
55.2 (12.9) |
101.5 (38.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 34.1 (1.2) |
37.3 (2.9) |
49.4 (9.7) |
58.7 (14.8) |
68.2 (20.1) |
78.1 (25.6) |
88.4 (31.3) |
87.7 (30.9) |
76.7 (24.8) |
60.5 (15.8) |
46.3 (7.9) |
35.5 (1.9) |
60.1 (15.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 21.3 (−5.9) |
24.3 (−4.3) |
35.3 (1.8) |
44.1 (6.7) |
53.4 (11.9) |
62.7 (17.1) |
70.6 (21.4) |
69.1 (20.6) |
59.0 (15.0) |
45.4 (7.4) |
32.6 (0.3) |
22.7 (−5.2) |
45.0 (7.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 8.5 (−13.1) |
11.3 (−11.5) |
21.3 (−5.9) |
29.5 (−1.4) |
38.7 (3.7) |
47.3 (8.5) |
52.8 (11.6) |
50.5 (10.3) |
41.3 (5.2) |
30.3 (−0.9) |
18.9 (−7.3) |
9.8 (−12.3) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −20.6 (−29.2) |
−14.4 (−25.8) |
−2.9 (−19.4) |
13.3 (−10.4) |
23.9 (−4.5) |
34.3 (1.3) |
42.0 (5.6) |
38.2 (3.4) |
26.5 (−3.1) |
11.0 (−11.7) |
−6.0 (−21.1) |
−14.8 (−26.0) |
−29.5 (−34.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −52 (−47) |
−53 (−47) |
−36 (−38) |
−12 (−24) |
10 (−12) |
18 (−8) |
32 (0) |
26 (−3) |
6 (−14) |
−21 (−29) |
−38 (−39) |
−52 (−47) |
−53 (−47) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.69 (18) |
0.71 (18) |
0.95 (24) |
1.66 (42) |
2.71 (69) |
2.11 (54) |
1.38 (35) |
1.01 (26) |
1.58 (40) |
1.50 (38) |
0.78 (20) |
0.64 (16) |
15.72 (400) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 9.9 (25) |
9.7 (25) |
7.3 (19) |
5.7 (14) |
0.9 (2.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
3.8 (9.7) |
6.2 (16) |
8.6 (22) |
52.3 (133.51) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 8.1 | 9.2 | 7.9 | 5.8 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 6.9 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 80.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 6.2 | 5.6 | 3.9 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 5.7 | 30.0 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Education in Busby
Students in Busby can attend Northern Cheyenne Tribal Schools. These schools teach students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The high school team is called the Eagles.
Local public school districts that serve the area include Lodge Grass Elementary School District and Lame Deer High School District.
See also
In Spanish: Busby (Montana) para niños
