Fromberg, Montana facts for kids
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Fromberg, Montana
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Post Office in 2019
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Location within Carbon County and Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Carbon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,534 ft (1,077 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 392 |
| • Density | 882.88/sq mi (341.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59029
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| Area code | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-29575 |
| GNIS ID | 2412663 |
Fromberg is a small town in Carbon County, Montana, United States. In 2020, about 392 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Fromberg
Fromberg is located near the Gebo Mine. This coal mine was developed by a person named Samuel Gebo. Another community, Coalville, also known as Gebo, Montana, was even closer to the mine.
The Fromberg Post Office opened on March 21, 1903. Abraham Pierson was the first postmaster. The town was named after Conrad Fromberg. He was a major investor in the Northern Pacific Railroad.
A famous building, the Gebo Barn, is south of town. It was finished in 1909 on the Gebo Ranch. This barn is so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special historical site.
In 2022, Fromberg was greatly affected by floods in Montana.
Geography and Location
Fromberg is easy to reach by road and rail. Montana Secondary Highway 310 runs through the town. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad also passes through.
The Clarks Fork Yellowstone River flows along the east side of Fromberg. This river adds to the natural beauty of the area.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says Fromberg covers about 0.48 square miles (1.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Climate in Fromberg
Fromberg has a "BSk" climate. This means it's a dry area, but not a desert. It has hot summers and cold winters.
| Climate data for Fromberg, Montana | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 1 (34) |
4 (40) |
9 (49) |
16 (60) |
21 (70) |
26 (79) |
31 (88) |
31 (87) |
24 (75) |
17 (63) |
8 (47) |
3 (37) |
16 (61) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −11 (12) |
−9 (16) |
−5 (23) |
0 (32) |
4 (40) |
9 (48) |
12 (53) |
11 (51) |
6 (42) |
1 (33) |
−5 (23) |
−9 (15) |
0 (32) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 13 (0.5) |
10 (0.4) |
18 (0.7) |
36 (1.4) |
48 (1.9) |
46 (1.8) |
20 (0.8) |
18 (0.7) |
33 (1.3) |
28 (1.1) |
15 (0.6) |
10 (0.4) |
290 (11.5) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
People of Fromberg
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 520 | — | |
| 1930 | 446 | −14.2% | |
| 1940 | 533 | 19.5% | |
| 1950 | 442 | −17.1% | |
| 1960 | 367 | −17.0% | |
| 1970 | 364 | −0.8% | |
| 1980 | 469 | 28.8% | |
| 1990 | 370 | −21.1% | |
| 2000 | 486 | 31.4% | |
| 2010 | 438 | −9.9% | |
| 2020 | 392 | −10.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Fromberg is part of the larger Billings, Montana area. This is known as the Billings Metropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, the town had 438 people. There were 189 homes, and 128 of these were families. The town had about 912 people per square mile.
Most people in Fromberg were White (97.3%). A small number were Native American (0.7%). Some people were from other races (1.6%) or mixed races (0.5%). About 5.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.9% of homes had children under 18. Most homes (54.0%) were married couples. About 10.6% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average age in Fromberg was 47.7 years old. About 21.2% of residents were under 18. About 21% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (52.1%) than females (47.9%).
Education in Fromberg
Fromberg has schools for students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The school teams are known as the Falcons. Fromberg High School is a Class C school, which means it's a smaller school.
Notable People from Fromberg
- Arthur A. Ageton, who became a United States Ambassador, was born in Fromberg.
See also
In Spanish: Fromberg (Montana) para niños
