Culbertson, Montana facts for kids
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Culbertson, Montana
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Location of Culbertson, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Roosevelt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,933 ft (589 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 753 |
| • Density | 735.35/sq mi (283.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59218
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-18475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412395 |
Culbertson is a small town in Roosevelt County, Montana, in the United States. In 2020, about 753 people lived there. It's a place with a rich history tied to railroads and farming.
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History of Culbertson
Culbertson was founded in June 1887. This happened when the Great Northern Railway arrived in the area. The town got its name from Major Alexander Culbertson. He used to be in charge of American Fur Company's Fort Union, which was a trading post about 23 miles (37 km) east of the town.
When Culbertson was first settled, people mostly raised horses. These horses were for the US Cavalry, which had posts in Montana and Dakota. Later, as cattle prices improved, ranchers started raising cattle again. They used strong English breeds instead of the Texas longhorns that were common before.
Around 1909, new homestead laws were passed. These laws allowed farmers to claim larger areas of land. This brought many dryland farmers to the Culbertson area. Because it had a railroad, Culbertson became an important center for farming trade. After World War II, the farming boom ended. This caused a slow decline in businesses and population in Culbertson. However, the town still had a strong railroad presence, which helped it survive.
Culbertson also became a key town as smaller communities nearby disappeared. This happened during the farming struggles of the 1920s and 1930s. With better cars and roads, farmers and ranchers could live further away from the main trading centers.
Geography and Climate
Where is Culbertson?
The United States Census Bureau says that Culbertson covers about 0.60 square miles (1.55 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
What is the Climate Like?
Culbertson has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. On climate maps, this type of climate is called "BSk."
| Climate data for Culbertson, Montana (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1900–1914, 1923–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 61 (16) |
69 (21) |
81 (27) |
94 (34) |
103 (39) |
109 (43) |
113 (45) |
109 (43) |
105 (41) |
96 (36) |
80 (27) |
66 (19) |
113 (45) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 46.6 (8.1) |
49.6 (9.8) |
67.2 (19.6) |
79.9 (26.6) |
87.5 (30.8) |
93.3 (34.1) |
98.0 (36.7) |
98.5 (36.9) |
94.3 (34.6) |
81.5 (27.5) |
63.9 (17.7) |
48.0 (8.9) |
100.4 (38.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 24.4 (−4.2) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
43.5 (6.4) |
59.4 (15.2) |
70.7 (21.5) |
79.0 (26.1) |
86.5 (30.3) |
86.5 (30.3) |
75.7 (24.3) |
58.9 (14.9) |
40.5 (4.7) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
56.9 (13.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 13.3 (−10.4) |
18.3 (−7.6) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
44.7 (7.1) |
55.5 (13.1) |
64.6 (18.1) |
71.1 (21.7) |
70.0 (21.1) |
59.6 (15.3) |
45.0 (7.2) |
29.0 (−1.7) |
17.2 (−8.2) |
43.3 (6.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 2.1 (−16.6) |
6.9 (−13.9) |
18.4 (−7.6) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
40.4 (4.7) |
50.2 (10.1) |
55.7 (13.2) |
53.5 (11.9) |
43.5 (6.4) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
17.5 (−8.1) |
6.5 (−14.2) |
29.6 (−1.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −26.9 (−32.7) |
−20.4 (−29.1) |
−8.3 (−22.4) |
12.6 (−10.8) |
23.5 (−4.7) |
36.5 (2.5) |
43.7 (6.5) |
39.1 (3.9) |
26.5 (−3.1) |
11.6 (−11.3) |
−6.4 (−21.3) |
−20.5 (−29.2) |
−31.7 (−35.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −50 (−46) |
−57 (−49) |
−34 (−37) |
−12 (−24) |
11 (−12) |
26 (−3) |
33 (1) |
25 (−4) |
11 (−12) |
−8 (−22) |
−31 (−35) |
−48 (−44) |
−57 (−49) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.36 (9.1) |
0.31 (7.9) |
0.49 (12) |
0.94 (24) |
2.25 (57) |
2.88 (73) |
2.73 (69) |
1.40 (36) |
1.33 (34) |
0.91 (23) |
0.49 (12) |
0.43 (11) |
14.52 (369) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 8.8 | 11.3 | 8.8 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 73.6 |
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People of Culbertson
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Culbertson has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 528 | — | |
| 1920 | 547 | 3.6% | |
| 1930 | 536 | −2.0% | |
| 1940 | 585 | 9.1% | |
| 1950 | 779 | 33.2% | |
| 1960 | 919 | 18.0% | |
| 1970 | 821 | −10.7% | |
| 1980 | 887 | 8.0% | |
| 1990 | 796 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 716 | −10.1% | |
| 2010 | 714 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 753 | 5.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 714 people living in Culbertson. They lived in 296 households, and 191 of these were families. The town had about 1190 people per square mile (459.5 per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Culbertson were White (88.9%). There were also Native American (6.3%), African American (0.3%), and Asian (0.1%) residents. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.4% of households had children under 18. Many households (56.1%) were married couples. The average household had 2.33 people, and the average family had 2.93 people. The average age in Culbertson was 43 years old.
Education in Culbertson
Culbertson School teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The high school sports teams are called the Cowboys and Cowgirls.
The Roosevelt County Library has a branch in Culbertson. The main library is in Wolf Point.
Local News
The Community News is a newspaper that comes out every week in Culbertson. It's connected to another newspaper called the Northern Plains Independent from Wolf Point.
Transportation and Roads
The Theodore Roosevelt Expressway goes through Culbertson from the north. U.S. Route 2 also passes through the town, running from east to west.
Big Sky Field Airport is a public airport. It's located just 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of the town.
The Amtrak train called the Empire Builder goes through Culbertson. This train travels between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Culbertson. The closest train station is in Williston, which is about 43 miles (69 km) to the east.
Famous People From Culbertson
- Lane Chandler - He was an actor who starred in many western movies. He lived in Culbertson when he was a child.
- Terry Falcon - He used to play in the NFL for the New England Patriots and New York Giants. He grew up in Culbertson.
- Austin Knudsen - He is an attorney who served in the Montana House of Representatives. He was even the Speaker of the House.
- Rhonda Knudsen - She is a retired civil engineer and also a member of the Montana House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Culbertson (Montana) para niños
