Hobson, Montana facts for kids
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Hobson
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Hobson, Montana
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Location of Hobson, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Judith Basin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,105 ft (1,251 m) |
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| • Total | 179 |
| • Density | 836.45/sq mi (323.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59452
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-36700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410772 |
Hobson is a small city located in Judith Basin County, Montana, in the United States. In 2020, about 179 people lived there.
Hobson was once known as the "Gateway to the Judith Basin." This was because it was an important crossing point over the Judith River. Freight wagons used this route to travel between Fort Benton and the Musselshell River area.
In 1881, a post office opened in the area, and it was called Philbrook. Later, in 1908, the Great Northern Railway built a new branch line. They decided to build a new town about 4 miles west. After some discussion, the railroad named the new town Hobson. It was named after the person who owned the land where the new town was built.
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Geography and Climate
Hobson is located near U.S. Route 87. This is a main road that helps people get around the area.
The city covers a total area of about 0.24 square miles (0.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
What is the Climate Like?
The weather in Hobson is classified as semi-arid. This means it's usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
| Climate data for Hobson, 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 (30) |
3 (37) |
8 (47) |
14 (57) |
19 (67) |
25 (77) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
22 (72) |
16 (60) |
6 (43) |
1 (33) |
14 (57) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −17 (1) |
−13 (9) |
−7 (19) |
−2 (29) |
4 (39) |
9 (48) |
11 (51) |
10 (50) |
4 (39) |
−2 (28) |
−9 (15) |
−14 (6) |
−2 (28) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 15 (0.6) |
7.6 (0.3) |
18 (0.7) |
28 (1.1) |
71 (2.8) |
46 (1.8) |
46 (1.8) |
36 (1.4) |
25 (1) |
18 (0.7) |
13 (0.5) |
13 (0.5) |
340 (13.5) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Hobson has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 240 | — | |
| 1940 | 239 | −0.4% | |
| 1950 | 205 | −14.2% | |
| 1960 | 207 | 1.0% | |
| 1970 | 192 | −7.2% | |
| 1980 | 261 | 35.9% | |
| 1990 | 226 | −13.4% | |
| 2000 | 244 | 8.0% | |
| 2010 | 215 | −11.9% | |
| 2020 | 179 | −16.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, the city had 215 people living in 98 households. The average age of people in Hobson was about 48.4 years old. About 21.4% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education
Hobson has its own school system called Hobson Public School. It teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Hobson is part of a special sports group called the Tri-City sports coop. This group includes students from Moore and Judith Gap. Hobson High School is a Class C school. This means it has fewer than 108 students, which helps decide how athletic competitions are organized.
Media
The local newspaper for Hobson is called the Judith Basin Press. It is published every week, keeping residents informed about local news and events.
See also
In Spanish: Hobson (Montana) para niños
