Clancy, Montana facts for kids
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Clancy, Montana
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Location of Clancy, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.17 sq mi (101.45 km2) |
| • Land | 39.17 sq mi (101.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,242 ft (1,293 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,851 |
| • Density | 47.26/sq mi (18.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59634
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-15100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0800597 |
Clancy is a small community in Jefferson County, Montana, USA. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means the government tracks its population, even though it's not an official city.
In 2020, about 1,851 people lived in Clancy. This was an increase from 1,661 people in 2010. Clancy is also part of the larger Helena area.
The town started in 1873 as a place where people looked for gold. It was named after a gold prospector named William Clancey. A big fire in 1902 destroyed many of the buildings in the town.
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Where is Clancy, Montana?
Clancy is located in the northern part of Jefferson County. It sits in a valley where two creeks, Prickly Pear Creek and Clancy Creek, meet.
Clancy is surrounded by other communities. To the north is Montana City, and to the south is Jefferson City.
Getting Around Clancy
Interstate 15 (I-15) goes right through Clancy. You can get on or off the highway at Exit 182.
- If you drive north on I-15 for about 12 miles, you'll reach Helena. Helena is the capital city of Montana.
- If you drive south on I-15 for about 18 miles, you'll get to Boulder. Boulder is the main town for Jefferson County.
Clancy's Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, Clancy covers an area of about 101.4 square kilometers (39.17 square miles). All of this area is land. The community of Alhambra is also part of Clancy, located about 1 mile south.
Clancy's Weather
Clancy has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but it does get some rain and snow.
| Climate data for Clancy, 1991–2020 simulated normals (4255 ft elevation) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 34.2 (1.2) |
37.6 (3.1) |
46.6 (8.1) |
55.0 (12.8) |
64.4 (18.0) |
72.9 (22.7) |
83.7 (28.7) |
82.9 (28.3) |
72.1 (22.3) |
57.2 (14.0) |
42.8 (6.0) |
34.0 (1.1) |
57.0 (13.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 23.9 (−4.5) |
26.6 (−3.0) |
34.5 (1.4) |
42.3 (5.7) |
51.1 (10.6) |
58.8 (14.9) |
66.9 (19.4) |
65.7 (18.7) |
56.5 (13.6) |
44.2 (6.8) |
32.2 (0.1) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
43.9 (6.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 13.6 (−10.2) |
15.8 (−9.0) |
22.5 (−5.3) |
29.5 (−1.4) |
37.9 (3.3) |
45.0 (7.2) |
50.4 (10.2) |
48.4 (9.1) |
40.8 (4.9) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
21.6 (−5.8) |
14.0 (−10.0) |
30.9 (−0.6) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.65 (16.63) |
0.69 (17.55) |
0.78 (19.75) |
1.48 (37.67) |
2.27 (57.56) |
2.52 (64.03) |
1.25 (31.87) |
1.16 (29.36) |
1.21 (30.64) |
1.15 (29.23) |
0.85 (21.63) |
0.71 (18.15) |
14.72 (374.07) |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 14.5 (−9.7) |
15.6 (−9.1) |
20.8 (−6.2) |
26.8 (−2.9) |
34.7 (1.5) |
42.3 (5.7) |
44.8 (7.1) |
42.6 (5.9) |
36.9 (2.7) |
29.3 (−1.5) |
20.7 (−6.3) |
14.5 (−9.7) |
28.6 (−1.9) |
| Source: PRISM Climate Group | |||||||||||||
What People Do in Clancy
Many people who live in Clancy work in Helena, the state capital. It's a quick drive north on I-15.
Clancy has a few local businesses:
- There are two restaurants where people can eat.
- Elkhorn Health and Rehabilitation runs a small nursing home.
- Clancy Elementary School is a K-8 school (kindergarten through 8th grade). It provides jobs for more than thirty people.
Clancy's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,406 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,661 | 18.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,851 | 11.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,661 people living in Clancy. This was an 18% increase from the year 2000, when the population was 1,406.
The people living in Clancy come from different backgrounds:
- Most residents (96.23%) are White.
- Smaller groups include Native American (0.92%) and Asian (0.57%).
- About 1.99% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Clancy
Students from Clancy attend Jefferson High School in Boulder.
The North Jefferson County Library also has a branch located in Clancy, offering books and resources to the community.
See also
In Spanish: Clancy (Montana) para niños
