Philipsburg, Montana facts for kids
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Philipsburg, Montana
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Sayrs Building (1888), Broadway. 2018 photo
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Location of Philipsburg, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Granite |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,233 ft (1,595 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 841 |
| • Density | 989.41/sq mi (381.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59858
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-57175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413127 |
Philipsburg is a small town in Montana, USA. It's also the main town, or county seat, of Granite County. In 2020, about 841 people lived there.
The town got its name from a smart mining engineer named Philip Deidesheimer. He designed a special building called an ore smelter. This smelter helped process rocks to get metals out. The town grew up around this important building, which was built in 1867.
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Exploring Philipsburg's Location
Philipsburg is located in the western part of Montana. A main road, Montana Highway 1, goes right through the town.
Close by, you can find Granite Ghost Town State Park. This park is home to an old mining town that is now empty, like a ghost town.
The town covers a total area of about 2.20 square kilometers (0.85 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Philipsburg's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 299 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,058 | 253.8% | |
| 1900 | 995 | −6.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,109 | 11.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,724 | 55.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,300 | −24.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,304 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,048 | −19.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,107 | 5.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,128 | 1.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,138 | 0.9% | |
| 1990 | 925 | −18.7% | |
| 2000 | 914 | −1.2% | |
| 2010 | 820 | −10.3% | |
| 2020 | 841 | 2.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Philipsburg?
In 2010, there were 820 people living in Philipsburg. Most residents, about 96.8%, were White. A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in Philipsburg was about 54.4 years old. About 14.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people living alone were 65 years or older.
Philipsburg's Economy and Jobs
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For a while, Philipsburg faced challenges after its mines and sawmills closed in the 1980s. The area around Philipsburg has over 24 ghost towns from old mining and timber days.
However, in the 1990s, new people moved to Philipsburg. They bought and fixed up many old buildings in the town's historic area. New businesses opened, like places where you can hunt for sapphires, art galleries, candy shops, and jewelry stores.
In 2003, the historic Broadway Hotel reopened its doors. A filmmaker named Jim Jenner helped with this. His film, "Saving the Burg," told the story of how the town came back to life.
Main Jobs in Philipsburg
The biggest industries in Philipsburg are:
- Hotels and restaurants (Accommodation and Food Service)
- Schools (Educational Services)
- Hospitals and social help (Healthcare and Social Assistance)
The main types of jobs people have are in service, management, business, science, arts, sales, and office work.
Important Employers
- The Ranch at Rock Creek: This is a fancy ranch located about 15 minutes from town. It opened in 2007 and is the biggest private employer in Granite County.
- Discovery Basin Ski Area: A popular place for skiing.
- Granite County Medical Center and Rest Home: Provides healthcare for the community.
- Philipsburg School District: The local school system.
Local Businesses
- Philipsburg Brewing Company: This brewery opened in 2012 in the old Sayrs Building. They make beer and also sell drinking water in special aluminum bottles. They even provide bottled water to Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park.
- Project Vote Smart: For 16 years, this organization was located near Philipsburg. They helped people learn about elected officials. Many of their employees lived in Philipsburg. In 2016, they moved to Des Moines, Iowa.
Philipsburg's Climate
Philipsburg has a climate that is a mix of semi-dry and humid continental. This means winters are long and dry, but not too cold. Summers are warm and get more rain.
| Climate data for Philipsburg, Montana (Philipsburg Ranger Station) (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1955–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 64 (18) |
64 (18) |
72 (22) |
80 (27) |
90 (32) |
96 (36) |
98 (37) |
98 (37) |
95 (35) |
86 (30) |
73 (23) |
63 (17) |
98 (37) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.7 (2.1) |
37.5 (3.1) |
46.6 (8.1) |
53.8 (12.1) |
63.3 (17.4) |
70.9 (21.6) |
80.8 (27.1) |
80.8 (27.1) |
71.2 (21.8) |
57.1 (13.9) |
43.1 (6.2) |
34.3 (1.3) |
56.3 (13.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 25.4 (−3.7) |
26.2 (−3.2) |
33.8 (1.0) |
39.9 (4.4) |
48.1 (8.9) |
55.2 (12.9) |
62.1 (16.7) |
61.2 (16.2) |
53.4 (11.9) |
42.6 (5.9) |
31.8 (−0.1) |
24.3 (−4.3) |
42.0 (5.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 15.2 (−9.3) |
14.8 (−9.6) |
21.1 (−6.1) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
32.9 (0.5) |
39.5 (4.2) |
43.4 (6.3) |
41.6 (5.3) |
35.5 (1.9) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
20.5 (−6.4) |
14.3 (−9.8) |
27.7 (−2.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −37 (−38) |
−38 (−39) |
−25 (−32) |
−1 (−18) |
8 (−13) |
21 (−6) |
25 (−4) |
19 (−7) |
5 (−15) |
−9 (−23) |
−31 (−35) |
−38 (−39) |
−38 (−39) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.67 (17) |
0.85 (22) |
1.10 (28) |
1.62 (41) |
2.64 (67) |
2.49 (63) |
1.22 (31) |
1.13 (29) |
1.44 (37) |
1.42 (36) |
1.15 (29) |
0.76 (19) |
16.49 (419) |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Getting Around and Learning
Transportation
Riddick Field is a small public airport located just one mile southeast of Philipsburg.
Education in Philipsburg
Philipsburg Public Schools teach students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The high school team is called the Prospectors.
The Philipsburg Public Library is also available for everyone in the area to use.
Media
- The Philipsburg Mail is a local newspaper that comes out once a week.
See also
In Spanish: Philipsburg (Montana) para niños
