Greycliff, Montana facts for kids
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Greycliff, Montana
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Black tailed prairie dog eating
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Location of Greycliff, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Sweet Grass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,940 ft (1,201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 89 |
| • Density | 174.85/sq mi (67.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59033
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-33250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0771991 |
Greycliff is a small community in Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 89 people lived there.
Greycliff was started in 1883. It was founded by the Northern Pacific Railroad.
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Discover Greycliff's Nature and History
One special place near Greycliff is the Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park. This park is right on the eastern edge of the community. Here, visitors can watch a group of black-tailed prairie dogs. You can also learn fun facts about these animals through interactive displays.
Greycliff's Location and Climate
Greycliff is located in the state of Montana. It has a total area of about 1.32 square kilometers (0.51 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Understanding Greycliff's Weather
Greycliff has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold winters.
| Climate data for Greycliff, Montana | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 3 (37) |
5 (41) |
9 (48) |
15 (59) |
20 (68) |
25 (77) |
31 (87) |
29 (85) |
23 (74) |
17 (62) |
8 (47) |
4 (39) |
16 (60) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −9 (16) |
−7 (19) |
−5 (23) |
0 (32) |
4 (40) |
8 (47) |
12 (53) |
11 (51) |
6 (42) |
2 (35) |
−3 (26) |
−7 (19) |
1 (34) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 15 (0.6) |
20 (0.8) |
33 (1.3) |
36 (1.4) |
28 (1.1) |
33 (1.3) |
64 (2.5) |
69 (2.7) |
41 (1.6) |
25 (1) |
13 (0.5) |
15 (0.6) |
390 (15.3) |
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Who Lives in Greycliff?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 89 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 56 people living in Greycliff. They lived in 21 homes. Most people were White. A small number were Asian or Latino.
Many homes had children under 18. Some homes were married couples. Others were single parents or individuals living alone. The average age of people in Greycliff was 34 years old.
The average income for a home in Greycliff was $38,750 per year. Some families and individuals lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Greycliff (Montana) para niños
