Judith Gap, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 | 4,643 ft (1,415 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 | 2410154 |
Judith Gap is a small city located in Wheatland County, Montana, in the United States. In 2020, about 110 people lived there. It's known for its unique location between two mountain ranges and its large wind farm.
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History of Judith Gap
The area where Judith Gap is located has an interesting past. The first name for the railway station here was "Ubet." This name came from a nearby stage stop settlement. A stage stop was a place where horse-drawn carriages, called stagecoaches, would stop to rest and change horses.
The name "Judith Gap" comes from Captain William Clark's fiancée, Julia (Judith) Hancock. Captain Clark was famous for his expedition across the western United States. The nearby river and mountains also share her name.
In 2005, Judith Gap's economy got a big boost. A large wind farm was built nearby. This project brought new jobs and energy production to the area.
Geography and Location
Where is Judith Gap?
Judith Gap is in a special place called a "gap." This is a small pass between two tall mountain ranges: the Big Snowy Mountains and the Little Belt Mountains. These mountains separate the central part of Montana from the southern part.
This gap has been used for hundreds of years. Both early settlers and Native Americans traveled through it. For example, Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce tribe used this gap in 1877 during their famous journey to Canada.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.38 square miles (0.86 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Judith Gap has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
| 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 | |||
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 126 people living in Judith Gap. These people lived in 64 households. About 12.5% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in the city was 58 years old. About 10.3% of residents were under 18. Many residents, about 26.2%, were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (52.4%) and females (47.6%).
Climate and Weather
Judith Gap's Climate Type
The weather in Judith Gap is classified as a humid continental climate. This means it has four distinct seasons. Summers are usually warm, and winters are cold with snow.
Weather Details
Here is a detailed look at the average weather conditions in Judith Gap:
| 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
Generating Clean Energy
Judith Gap is a great place for a wind power project. This is because of its topography (the shape of the land) and its strong, steady prevailing winds. Wind farms use large turbines to capture the wind's energy and turn it into electricity.
Size of the Wind Farm
The Judith Gap Wind Farm is one of the biggest wind power projects in the United States. It has 90 wind turbines. These turbines can produce up to 135 megawatts of electricity. That's enough clean energy to power many homes!
Learn more about the Judith Gap Wind Farm
Education in Judith Gap
Local Schools
Students in Judith Gap attend Judith Gap School. This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The sports teams for Judith Gap High School are called the Tigers.
Sports Cooperation
Judith Gap is part of a special sports group called the Tri-City sports coop. This group includes students from nearby towns like Hobson and Moore. They team up to play sports together.
See also
In Spanish: Judith Gap (Montana) para niños
