Judith Gap, Montana facts for kids
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Judith Gap
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City Center Park, Judith Gap
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Location of Judith Gap, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Wheatland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,639 ft (1,414 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 110 |
| • Density | 331.33/sq mi (127.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59453
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-40000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0785581 |
Judith Gap is a city in Wheatland County, Montana, United States. The population was 110 at the 2020 census.
History
The railway station here was initially named "Ubet", after A. R. Barrows' nearby stage stop settlement Ubet, Montana. Judith Gap, like the river and mountains, derives its name from Capt. William Clark’s fiancée, Julia (Judith) Hancock.
Judith Gap’s economic prospects soared in 2005 with the construction of a major wind farm.
Geography
Judith Gap is located at 46°40′44″N 109°45′11″W / 46.678874°N 109.753151°W (46.678874, -109.753151).
The city is situated in the historic Judith Gap, which is a small gap between the two towering mountain ranges (Big Snowy Mountains and Little Belt Mountains) that separate Central Montana from Southern Montana. This gap has been used by settlers and Native Americans for centuries, including Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce during their famous 1877 flight to Canada.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.38 square miles (0.98 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 522 | — | |
| 1930 | 288 | −44.8% | |
| 1940 | 212 | −26.4% | |
| 1950 | 175 | −17.5% | |
| 1960 | 185 | 5.7% | |
| 1970 | 160 | −13.5% | |
| 1980 | 213 | 33.1% | |
| 1990 | 133 | −37.6% | |
| 2000 | 164 | 23.3% | |
| 2010 | 126 | −23.2% | |
| 2020 | 110 | −12.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 126 people, 64 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The population density was 331.6 inhabitants per square mile (128.0/km2). There were 83 housing units at an average density of 218.4 per square mile (84.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.8% African American, 2.4% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races.
There were 64 households, of which 12.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.9% were non-families. 42.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.65.
The median age in the city was 58 years. 10.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.1% were from 25 to 44; 38.9% were from 45 to 64; and 26.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.
Climate
The Köppen Climate System classifies the weather as humid continental, abbreviated as Dfb.
| Climate data for Judith Gap, Montana, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1952–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
65 (18) |
74 (23) |
80 (27) |
87 (31) |
95 (35) |
104 (40) |
99 (37) |
94 (34) |
82 (28) |
75 (24) |
64 (18) |
104 (40) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 52.4 (11.3) |
54.3 (12.4) |
62.7 (17.1) |
72.3 (22.4) |
78.2 (25.7) |
84.5 (29.2) |
90.2 (32.3) |
90.4 (32.4) |
86.6 (30.3) |
77.0 (25.0) |
63.6 (17.6) |
53.2 (11.8) |
92.3 (33.5) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 33.9 (1.1) |
33.5 (0.8) |
42.3 (5.7) |
51.0 (10.6) |
60.2 (15.7) |
67.9 (19.9) |
79.4 (26.3) |
79.7 (26.5) |
68.6 (20.3) |
54.0 (12.2) |
42.3 (5.7) |
32.8 (0.4) |
53.8 (12.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 22.9 (−5.1) |
23.3 (−4.8) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
39.2 (4.0) |
47.9 (8.8) |
55.7 (13.2) |
64.7 (18.2) |
64.1 (17.8) |
54.4 (12.4) |
41.7 (5.4) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
22.6 (−5.2) |
41.6 (5.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 11.9 (−11.2) |
13.0 (−10.6) |
19.8 (−6.8) |
27.3 (−2.6) |
35.6 (2.0) |
43.6 (6.4) |
50.0 (10.0) |
48.6 (9.2) |
40.2 (4.6) |
29.5 (−1.4) |
20.8 (−6.2) |
12.4 (−10.9) |
29.4 (−1.5) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −12.3 (−24.6) |
−10.1 (−23.4) |
−2.9 (−19.4) |
10.3 (−12.1) |
21.8 (−5.7) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
39.3 (4.1) |
37.3 (2.9) |
26.6 (−3.0) |
11.8 (−11.2) |
−2.1 (−18.9) |
−11.4 (−24.1) |
−22.0 (−30.0) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −25 (−32) |
−29 (−34) |
−25 (−32) |
1 (−17) |
14 (−10) |
24 (−4) |
31 (−1) |
21 (−6) |
15 (−9) |
−9 (−23) |
−16 (−27) |
−27 (−33) |
−29 (−34) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.43 (11) |
0.45 (11) |
0.64 (16) |
1.75 (44) |
3.26 (83) |
3.03 (77) |
1.73 (44) |
1.49 (38) |
1.36 (35) |
0.89 (23) |
0.51 (13) |
0.38 (9.7) |
15.92 (404.7) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.5 (11) |
6.7 (17) |
3.6 (9.1) |
2.8 (7.1) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
1.8 (4.6) |
3.7 (9.4) |
3.8 (9.7) |
27.5 (69.41) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.9 | 7.8 | 10.3 | 10.1 | 7.9 | 6.9 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 68.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.0 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 11.8 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Judith Gap Wind Farm
Because of its topography and prevailing winds, Judith Gap is the site of one of the most ambitious wind power projects in the United States. The 90 wind turbines at the Judith Gap Wind Farm have a nameplate capacity of 135 MW.
Judith Gap Wind Farm
Education
Judith Gap School educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Judith Gap High School's team name is the Tigers.
Judith Gap is part of the Tri-City sports coop with Hobson and Moore.
See also
In Spanish: Judith Gap (Montana) para niños
