Conrad, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Conrad
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Conrad, Montana
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| Nickname(s):
As Country as They Come
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| Motto(s):
"The Heart Of The Golden Triangle"
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Location of Conrad, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Pondera |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,514 ft (1,071 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,318 |
| • Density | 1,822.33/sq mi (703.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59425
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-17275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410217 |
| Website | http://cityofconrad.com/ |
Conrad is a friendly city in Montana, USA. It's the main town in Pondera County. In 2020, about 2,318 people lived there. Every June, Conrad hosts "Whoop Up Days." This fun town-wide party includes a parade and a rodeo! The town became an official city in 1908.
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Where is Conrad?
Conrad is easy to find because Interstate 15 goes right through it. You can get off at Exits 335 or 339. The city covers about 1.25 square miles (3.29 square kilometers) of land.
Conrad is also close to some amazing nature spots. It's only an hour from the Rocky Mountain Front. You can also reach Glacier National Park in about two hours.
Conrad's Climate and Weather
Conrad has a semi-arid climate. This means it gets cold, dry winters. The summers are usually hot and a bit wetter.
| Climate data for Conrad, Montana (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1911–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 65 (18) |
72 (22) |
79 (26) |
88 (31) |
93 (34) |
101 (38) |
103 (39) |
105 (41) |
100 (38) |
91 (33) |
82 (28) |
72 (22) |
105 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 55.2 (12.9) |
56.9 (13.8) |
65.6 (18.7) |
76.0 (24.4) |
82.7 (28.2) |
87.4 (30.8) |
93.6 (34.2) |
93.4 (34.1) |
87.8 (31.0) |
78.3 (25.7) |
65.1 (18.4) |
53.9 (12.2) |
95.2 (35.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 34.2 (1.2) |
36.8 (2.7) |
46.1 (7.8) |
56.6 (13.7) |
66.1 (18.9) |
73.2 (22.9) |
82.4 (28.0) |
81.7 (27.6) |
71.3 (21.8) |
57.2 (14.0) |
43.1 (6.2) |
34.3 (1.3) |
56.9 (13.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 22.6 (−5.2) |
24.9 (−3.9) |
33.3 (0.7) |
43.0 (6.1) |
52.4 (11.3) |
59.8 (15.4) |
67.0 (19.4) |
65.6 (18.7) |
56.4 (13.6) |
44.0 (6.7) |
31.8 (−0.1) |
23.5 (−4.7) |
43.7 (6.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 11.1 (−11.6) |
12.9 (−10.6) |
20.5 (−6.4) |
29.5 (−1.4) |
38.7 (3.7) |
46.4 (8.0) |
51.5 (10.8) |
49.6 (9.8) |
41.5 (5.3) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
20.4 (−6.4) |
12.6 (−10.8) |
30.5 (−0.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −18.2 (−27.9) |
−12.2 (−24.6) |
−4.4 (−20.2) |
12.6 (−10.8) |
24.5 (−4.2) |
34.6 (1.4) |
41.0 (5.0) |
38.3 (3.5) |
27.2 (−2.7) |
9.2 (−12.7) |
−5.0 (−20.6) |
−13.5 (−25.3) |
−26.1 (−32.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −42 (−41) |
−45 (−43) |
−32 (−36) |
−19 (−28) |
9 (−13) |
27 (−3) |
30 (−1) |
20 (−7) |
0 (−18) |
−16 (−27) |
−32 (−36) |
−46 (−43) |
−46 (−43) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.44 (11) |
0.45 (11) |
0.56 (14) |
1.48 (38) |
2.08 (53) |
2.59 (66) |
1.07 (27) |
0.99 (25) |
1.07 (27) |
0.81 (21) |
0.64 (16) |
0.44 (11) |
12.62 (321) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.7 (17) |
8.0 (20) |
6.8 (17) |
5.5 (14) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.7 (1.8) |
4.0 (10) |
7.5 (19) |
6.2 (16) |
46.8 (119) |
| Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) | 5.8 (15) |
4.5 (11) |
4.6 (12) |
3.2 (8.1) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.6 (1.5) |
2.9 (7.4) |
5.3 (13) |
5.6 (14) |
9.3 (24) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.6 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 6.7 | 8.9 | 10.1 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 73.8 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 25.1 |
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Who Lives in Conrad?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 888 | — | |
| 1920 | 988 | 11.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,499 | 51.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,471 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,865 | 26.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,665 | 42.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,770 | 3.9% | |
| 1980 | 3,074 | 11.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,891 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,753 | −4.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,570 | −6.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,318 | −9.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Conrad's Population in 2010
In 2010, about 2,570 people lived in Conrad. There were 1,113 households, which are groups of people living together. Most residents (95.1%) were White. About 1.8% were Native American.
Many households (28.6%) had children under 18. About 45.9% were married couples. The average age in Conrad was 45.7 years old. About 22.7% of the people were under 18. Also, 24.2% were 65 or older.
Fun Things to Do in Conrad
The Conrad Transportation and Historical Museum is a great place to visit. It has cool models that show what the town looked like long ago.
Important Services in Conrad
Conrad has its own airport, called Conrad Airport. It's just one mile west of town. For healthcare, Logan Health runs a clinic and health center in Conrad.
Learning in Conrad
Conrad Public Schools teach students from kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. The high school team is called the Cowboys/Cowgirls. You can also find the Conrad Public Library right in town.
Conrad News and Radio
The local newspaper is called The Independent-Observer. It comes out every week. You can read it in print or online. There's also a radio station, KHSI-LP, which broadcasts religious programs.
Famous People from Conrad
- LeRoy H. Anderson – He was a Congressman for Montana.
- Scott Curry – He played professional football in the NFL.
- Carol D'Onofrio (1936–2020) – She was a public health researcher.
- Wylie Gustafson – A popular country and western singer.
- Llew Jones – He was a member of the Montana Senate.
- Kristen Juras – She is an attorney and was the 37th Lieutenant Governor of Montana.
- Shannen Rossmiller – She became the youngest female judge in US history.
See also
In Spanish: Conrad (Montana) para niños
