Four Corners, Montana facts for kids
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Four Corners, Montana
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Location of Four Corners, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Gallatin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.91 sq mi (28.25 km2) |
| • Land | 10.84 sq mi (28.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,718 ft (1,438 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,901 |
| • Density | 544.22/sq mi (210.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-28862 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408250 |
Four Corners is a community in Gallatin County, Montana, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it is identified for gathering census information.
In 2020, the population of Four Corners was 5,901 people. This was a big jump from 3,146 people in 2010. Four Corners is also part of the larger Bozeman, MT Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it is connected to the nearby city of Bozeman for economic and social reasons.
Location and Roads
Four Corners is located in the middle of Gallatin County. It is about 7 miles (11 km) west of Bozeman. The name "Four Corners" comes from a busy intersection where three important roads meet.
These roads are:
- U.S. Route 191
- Montana Highway 84
- Montana Highway 85
U.S. Route 191 goes east towards Bozeman. It also goes south for about 82 miles (132 km) to West Yellowstone. Montana Highway 84 heads west for about 29 miles (47 km) to Norris. Montana Highway 85 goes north for about 9 miles (14 km) to Belgrade and Interstate 90.
Land and Water
The Four Corners community covers a total area of about 10.84 square miles (28.07 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
The Gallatin River flows along the western edge of Four Corners. This river flows north and is a branch of the Missouri River.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 5,901 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,828 people living in Four Corners. These people lived in 761 households. About 30% of these households had children under 18 years old. Most households (55.6%) were married couples living together.
The population of Four Corners is made up of people of different ages:
- 23% were under 18 years old.
- 10.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 31.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 9.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Four Corners in 2000 was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 112 males.
Local Media
Four Corners is home to a local FM radio station called KSCY. This station plays country music for listeners in the area.
