Grass Range, Montana facts for kids
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Grass Range, Montana
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Location of Grass Range, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Fergus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,484 ft (1,062 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 110 |
| • Density | 785.71/sq mi (303.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
59032, 59441
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-32575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412706 |
Grass Range is a small town in Fergus County, Montana, United States. In both the 2010 census and 2020 census, the town had a population of 110 people.
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History of Grass Range
A post office has been open in Grass Range since 1883. The town likely got its name because it was a good place for animals to graze on grass.
Geography and Location
Grass Range is located at 47°1′34″N 108°48′12″W / 47.02611°N 108.80333°W. A major road, U.S. Route 87, goes through the town. It is about 31 miles (50 km) away from Lewistown.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Grass Range covers a total area of about 0.15 square miles (0.39 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Climate in Grass Range
Grass Range has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. Here is a look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
| Climate data for Grass Range, Montana (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 37.2 (2.9) |
38.8 (3.8) |
48.2 (9.0) |
57.1 (13.9) |
66.0 (18.9) |
74.0 (23.3) |
83.3 (28.5) |
82.7 (28.2) |
72.6 (22.6) |
58.9 (14.9) |
46.3 (7.9) |
37.7 (3.2) |
58.6 (14.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 25.7 (−3.5) |
27.2 (−2.7) |
35.6 (2.0) |
43.9 (6.6) |
52.8 (11.6) |
60.7 (15.9) |
68.1 (20.1) |
67.3 (19.6) |
58.0 (14.4) |
46.1 (7.8) |
34.5 (1.4) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
45.5 (7.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 14.2 (−9.9) |
15.7 (−9.1) |
23.0 (−5.0) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
39.5 (4.2) |
47.4 (8.6) |
52.9 (11.6) |
51.9 (11.1) |
43.5 (6.4) |
33.4 (0.8) |
22.7 (−5.2) |
15.2 (−9.3) |
32.5 (0.3) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.68 (17) |
0.51 (13) |
0.87 (22) |
1.85 (47) |
3.39 (86) |
3.22 (82) |
1.70 (43) |
1.67 (42) |
1.46 (37) |
1.25 (32) |
0.71 (18) |
0.55 (14) |
17.86 (453) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.7 (22) |
7.8 (20) |
9.2 (23) |
4.8 (12) |
0.9 (2.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
3.4 (8.6) |
6.4 (16) |
8.8 (22) |
50.1 (126.15) |
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Population and People
The population of Grass Range has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 262 | — | |
| 1930 | 212 | −19.1% | |
| 1940 | 206 | −2.8% | |
| 1950 | 234 | 13.6% | |
| 1960 | 222 | −5.1% | |
| 1970 | 181 | −18.5% | |
| 1980 | 139 | −23.2% | |
| 1990 | 159 | 14.4% | |
| 2000 | 149 | −6.3% | |
| 2010 | 110 | −26.2% | |
| 2020 | 110 | 0.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 110 people living in Grass Range. These people lived in 61 households, and 29 of these were families. The town had about 733 people per square mile (283 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Grass Range were White (99.1%). A small number (0.9%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 16.4% of households had children under 18. Many households (39.3%) were married couples living together. About 47.5% of all households were individuals living alone. Of these, 23% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Grass Range was 55.5 years. About 13.6% of residents were under 18. About 30% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (53.6%) than females (46.4%).
Education in Grass Range
Students in Grass Range attend Grass Range Public Schools. These schools teach students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The school teams are known as the Rangers. In 2021, Grass Range High School had 19 students.
Notable People from Grass Range
- Thomas Siebel: A business leader who owns two ranches in the Grass Range area.
- Clyde Summers (1918–2010): A well-known labor lawyer and law professor. He taught at famous universities like Yale and the University of Pennsylvania. He was also part of an important legal case called In re Summers.
See also
In Spanish: Grass Range (Montana) para niños
