Jordan, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Intersection of Main Street and Jordan
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Location of Jordan, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Garfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,602 ft (793 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 356 |
| • Density | 1,020.06/sq mi (393.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59337
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-39925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412810 |
Jordan is a small town in Montana, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Garfield County. In 2020, about 356 people lived there. Jordan is the only official town in Garfield County.
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History of Jordan
Jordan was started in 1896. A man named Arthur Jordan liked hunting in the area. He decided to settle there with his family. They built their home near the Big Dry Creek.
A post office opened in Jordan on July 11, 1899. Soon, a town grew around it. There were places like saloons, hotels, and stores. In the late 1910s, many people moved to Garfield County to start farms. This area was then part of Dawson County.
By 1919, people decided to create their own county. This new county was named Garfield County. Jordan was chosen as the county seat by a vote. This meant it became the main town for the county government. Jordan officially became a town in 1951.
In 1996, a long event happened near Jordan. It involved a group called the Montana Freemen and federal officers. This event lasted for 81 days.
Geography and Location
Jordan is located in the state of Montana. Two main roads, Montana Highway 59 and Montana Highway 200, meet just south of the town. Fort Peck Lake, a very large lake, is also nearby.
The United States Census Bureau says that Jordan covers about 0.34 square miles (0.90 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Jordan's Climate and Weather
Jordan has a semi-arid climate. This means it gets some rain, but not a lot. Winters are long and cold, but the temperature can change a lot. Summers are hot and get more rain.
Jordan is known for its extreme weather. For example, on December 15, 2009, the temperature dropped to -40°F (-40°C). The town has one of the biggest temperature ranges in the U.S. The lowest temperature ever recorded was -58°F (-50°C). The highest was 112°F (44°C). That's a huge difference of 170°F (94°C)!
The weather can be very different from one year to the next. For example, February 1936 had an average temperature of -9.5°F (-23.1°C). But February 1954 averaged 36.9°F (2.7°C). That's a difference of over 46°F (25°C)!
| Climate data for Jordan, Montana, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1905–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 68 (20) |
74 (23) |
82 (28) |
94 (34) |
102 (39) |
111 (44) |
112 (44) |
110 (43) |
107 (42) |
95 (35) |
80 (27) |
78 (26) |
112 (44) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 52.3 (11.3) |
56.4 (13.6) |
70.4 (21.3) |
80.7 (27.1) |
88.8 (31.6) |
97.0 (36.1) |
101.4 (38.6) |
100.7 (38.2) |
95.1 (35.1) |
83.6 (28.7) |
67.5 (19.7) |
53.9 (12.2) |
103.4 (39.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 29.9 (−1.2) |
34.0 (1.1) |
45.8 (7.7) |
57.6 (14.2) |
67.4 (19.7) |
76.9 (24.9) |
87.1 (30.6) |
86.5 (30.3) |
74.6 (23.7) |
59.4 (15.2) |
44.4 (6.9) |
33.2 (0.7) |
58.1 (14.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 17.2 (−8.2) |
20.9 (−6.2) |
32.1 (0.1) |
43.2 (6.2) |
53.1 (11.7) |
63.1 (17.3) |
71.0 (21.7) |
69.4 (20.8) |
57.6 (14.2) |
44.4 (6.9) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
20.4 (−6.4) |
43.6 (6.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 4.6 (−15.2) |
7.7 (−13.5) |
18.4 (−7.6) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
38.7 (3.7) |
49.3 (9.6) |
54.8 (12.7) |
52.2 (11.2) |
40.6 (4.8) |
29.4 (−1.4) |
17.2 (−8.2) |
7.6 (−13.6) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −22.6 (−30.3) |
−15.0 (−26.1) |
0.3 (−17.6) |
16.5 (−8.6) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
37.2 (2.9) |
44.6 (7.0) |
40.2 (4.6) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
12.2 (−11.0) |
−4.6 (−20.3) |
−21.4 (−29.7) |
−31.4 (−35.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −51 (−46) |
−58 (−50) |
−35 (−37) |
−13 (−25) |
10 (−12) |
29 (−2) |
31 (−1) |
29 (−2) |
13 (−11) |
−14 (−26) |
−32 (−36) |
−46 (−43) |
−58 (−50) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.30 (7.6) |
0.35 (8.9) |
0.52 (13) |
1.36 (35) |
2.19 (56) |
2.65 (67) |
1.65 (42) |
1.34 (34) |
1.06 (27) |
1.16 (29) |
0.49 (12) |
0.38 (9.7) |
13.45 (341.2) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 6.0 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 6.7 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 62.3 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
People of Jordan
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 557 | — | |
| 1970 | 529 | −5.0% | |
| 1980 | 485 | −8.3% | |
| 1990 | 494 | 1.9% | |
| 2000 | 364 | −26.3% | |
| 2010 | 343 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 356 | 3.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Jordan changes over time. In 2010, there were 343 people living in the town. Most people were White (98.8%). A small number were Native American (0.6%).
There were 170 households in Jordan in 2010. About 18% of these homes had children under 18. Many households (45%) were not families. About 38% of homes had only one person living there. Nearly 19% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age in Jordan was 48.8 years old. About 19% of residents were under 18. About 25% were 65 or older. The town had slightly more females (51%) than males (49%).
Town Facilities
Jordan has its own airport, called Jordan Airport. It is owned by the county and is used by the public. It is located about two miles (4 km) northwest of the town.
Education in Jordan
Students in Jordan go to Jordan Public Schools. These schools teach students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The school sports teams are known as the Mustangs. Garfield County District High School is a Class C school. The Garfield County Library serves the people in the area.
Famous People from Jordan
Some well-known people were born in Jordan:
- Wayne Hawkins: He was a professional football player in the NFL.
- Jerry Kramer: He was also an NFL player and is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He also wrote books.
See also
In Spanish: Jordan (Montana) para niños
