Richey, Montana facts for kids
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Richey, Montana
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Location of Richey, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Dawson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,503 ft (763 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 164 |
| • Density | 635.66/sq mi (245.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59259
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-62275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0775750 |
Richey is a small town in Dawson County, Montana, United States. It is located north of Glendive, which is the county seat. In 2020, about 164 people lived there.
Richey has a strong farming economy. Farmers grow crops like wheat, oats, and barley. Many people also raise cattle and sheep. The town's first post office was opened by Clyde Richey in 1911.
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Where is Richey Located?
Richey is found at coordinates 47.644958 degrees north and -105.069380 degrees west. Montana Highway 200 runs right through the town. Two lakes, Longs Reservoir and Wold Reservoir, are also nearby.
The United States Census Bureau says that Richey covers about 0.25 square miles (0.67 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
What is Richey's Climate Like?
Richey has a semi-arid climate. This means it gets more rain than a desert but is still quite dry. It has hot summers and cold winters.
Who Lives in Richey?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 362 | — | |
| 1950 | 595 | — | |
| 1960 | 480 | −19.3% | |
| 1970 | 389 | −19.0% | |
| 1980 | 417 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 259 | −37.9% | |
| 2000 | 189 | −27.0% | |
| 2010 | 177 | −6.3% | |
| 2020 | 164 | −7.3% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 177 people living in Richey. These people lived in 91 households, and 51 of these were families. The town had about 708 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Richey were White (100%). A small number (1.1%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 20.9% of households had children under 18. Many households (47.3%) were married couples. About 40.7% of all households were single people. Around 18.7% of people lived alone and were 65 or older. The average household had 1.95 people.
The average age in Richey was 49.5 years. About 20.3% of residents were under 18. About 26% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%) in the town.
Education in Richey
The Richey School District provides education for students. It teaches children from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Richey High School was once known for its "Royals" sports teams. The Royals won state championships in Football (1979), Girls Basketball (1999 and 2000), and Volleyball (2000).
Because fewer students were enrolling, Richey High School joined with Lambert High School in 2009. They formed a combined sports team called the "R&L Fusion." The R&L Fusion Boys Cross Country team won a state championship in 2015.
What Can You See and Do in Richey?
The Richey Historical Museum is a great place to visit. It has many items from the early days of the town. These items show what life was like for pioneers.
Every summer, Richey also hosts an annual rodeo. Rodeos are exciting events where cowboys and cowgirls show off their skills with horses and cattle.
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Barley is one of the main crops grown in Richey.
See also
In Spanish: Richey (Montana) para niños
