Moore, Montana facts for kids
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Moore, Montana
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Location of Moore, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Fergus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,164 ft (1,269 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 194 |
| • Density | 664.38/sq mi (256.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59464
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-51550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413011 |
Moore is a small town located in Fergus County, Montana, in the United States. In 2020, about 194 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Moore
The town of Moore started in 1903. This happened when the Montana Central Railway built a new train line. The line went west from Lewistown. The town was named after Henry D. Moore. He helped pay for the railroad to be built.
Geography and Location
Moore is found along U.S. Route 87. It is about 15 miles away from Lewistown. The town covers a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.62 km2). All of this area is land.
Climate in Moore
Moore has a type of weather called a Humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold winters. The climate is often called Dfb in weather maps.
| Climate data for Moore, Montana | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 0 (32) |
2 (36) |
6 (42) |
12 (54) |
17 (63) |
22 (72) |
27 (81) |
27 (80) |
21 (69) |
14 (58) |
7 (44) |
2 (36) |
13 (56) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −12 (10) |
−11 (13) |
−7 (19) |
−2 (28) |
3 (37) |
7 (44) |
10 (50) |
9 (48) |
4 (40) |
−1 (31) |
−6 (21) |
−11 (13) |
−2 (29) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 18 (0.7) |
15 (0.6) |
25 (1) |
33 (1.3) |
71 (2.8) |
89 (3.5) |
48 (1.9) |
41 (1.6) |
38 (1.5) |
28 (1.1) |
20 (0.8) |
18 (0.7) |
450 (17.6) |
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Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 575 | — | |
| 1920 | 355 | −38.3% | |
| 1930 | 288 | −18.9% | |
| 1940 | 241 | −16.3% | |
| 1950 | 224 | −7.1% | |
| 1960 | 216 | −3.6% | |
| 1970 | 219 | 1.4% | |
| 1980 | 229 | 4.6% | |
| 1990 | 211 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 186 | −11.8% | |
| 2010 | 193 | 3.8% | |
| 2020 | 194 | 0.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Moore's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 193 people living in Moore. There were 84 households, which are groups of people living together. About 59 of these were families.
Most of the people in Moore were White, making up 95.3% of the population. A small number were Asian or from two or more races. About 2.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.2% of households had children under 18. Many households (56.0%) were married couples. The average household had 2.30 people. The average family had 2.69 people.
The average age in Moore was 49.2 years. About 21.2% of residents were under 18. Also, 19.7% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (50.8%) than males (49.2%).
Schools in Moore
Moore Public Schools teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The sports teams at Moore High School are called the Bulldogs.
Moore also works with nearby towns for sports. This is called the Tri-City sports coop. It includes teams from Hobson and Judith Gap.
See also
In Spanish: Moore (Montana) para niños
