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Roundup, Montana
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Musselshell County Courthouse
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Location in Musselshell County and the state of Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Musselshell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,229 ft (984 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,742 |
| • Density | 1,347.25/sq mi (520.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
59072-59073
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-64525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411006 |
Roundup is a city in Montana, United States. It is the county seat of Musselshell County. In 2020, about 1,742 people lived there.
The city was officially formed in 1909. It has a special type of local government called a Commissioner-Executive system.
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Exploring Roundup's Past
Roundup got its name because it was a place where cowboys would "round up" their cattle. This happened along the Musselshell River.
The city was once the starting point for the "Great Montana Centennial Cattle Drive." Today, cattle drives still happen every year.
- The local post office opened in 1883.
- In 1907, the Milwaukee Road railway reached Roundup.
A book called From Hell to Breakfast in Old Montana by Leland Blanchard shares stories. It tells about the early settlers who lived and worked in Roundup in the 1900s.
Discovering Roundup's Location
Roundup is in the western part of Musselshell County. Two main roads, U.S. Routes 12 and 87, go through the city. These roads are known as Main Street and 1st Avenue West in Roundup.
- US 12 goes east about 102 miles to Forsyth. It goes west about 69 miles to Harlowton.
- US 87 goes northwest about 75 miles to Lewistown. It goes south about 49 miles to Billings.
The city covers about 1.29 square miles of land. The Musselshell River forms the southern border of Roundup. This river flows into the Missouri River. The Bull Mountains are located south of Roundup.
Roundup's Climate
Roundup has a cold semi-arid climate. This means it's often dry, with cold winters and warm summers.
| Climate data for Roundup, Montana, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1914–2019 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 70 (21) |
75 (24) |
82 (28) |
91 (33) |
100 (38) |
106 (41) |
111 (44) |
108 (42) |
102 (39) |
95 (35) |
77 (25) |
70 (21) |
111 (44) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 58.2 (14.6) |
61.9 (16.6) |
70.3 (21.3) |
80.4 (26.9) |
87.4 (30.8) |
96.0 (35.6) |
100.1 (37.8) |
98.8 (37.1) |
93.3 (34.1) |
82.0 (27.8) |
67.6 (19.8) |
57.1 (13.9) |
101.6 (38.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 37.2 (2.9) |
40.7 (4.8) |
50.6 (10.3) |
59.9 (15.5) |
69.1 (20.6) |
78.3 (25.7) |
88.9 (31.6) |
87.9 (31.1) |
76.9 (24.9) |
60.9 (16.1) |
46.6 (8.1) |
37.2 (2.9) |
61.2 (16.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 25.1 (−3.8) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
36.3 (2.4) |
44.9 (7.2) |
54.2 (12.3) |
63.1 (17.3) |
71.2 (21.8) |
69.5 (20.8) |
59.6 (15.3) |
46.3 (7.9) |
34.2 (1.2) |
25.7 (−3.5) |
46.5 (8.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 13.1 (−10.5) |
14.9 (−9.5) |
22.1 (−5.5) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
39.3 (4.1) |
47.8 (8.8) |
53.5 (11.9) |
51.1 (10.6) |
42.4 (5.8) |
31.7 (−0.2) |
21.8 (−5.7) |
14.2 (−9.9) |
31.8 (−0.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −13.3 (−25.2) |
−8.7 (−22.6) |
−2.5 (−19.2) |
17.7 (−7.9) |
27.4 (−2.6) |
37.1 (2.8) |
44.9 (7.2) |
41.6 (5.3) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
16.0 (−8.9) |
0.4 (−17.6) |
−12.5 (−24.7) |
−24.3 (−31.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −41 (−41) |
−52 (−47) |
−33 (−36) |
−9 (−23) |
10 (−12) |
31 (−1) |
36 (2) |
30 (−1) |
15 (−9) |
−10 (−23) |
−36 (−38) |
−44 (−42) |
−52 (−47) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.37 (9.4) |
0.42 (11) |
0.71 (18) |
1.71 (43) |
2.55 (65) |
2.89 (73) |
1.70 (43) |
1.21 (31) |
1.20 (30) |
1.22 (31) |
0.49 (12) |
0.41 (10) |
14.88 (376.4) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.2 (13) |
3.9 (9.9) |
4.4 (11) |
1.4 (3.6) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.0 (2.5) |
2.8 (7.1) |
5.6 (14) |
24.4 (61.35) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.0 | 3.6 | 5.1 | 7.7 | 10.0 | 10.6 | 7.0 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 73.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.2 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 3.4 | 14.3 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima and minima 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
Roundup's Population Facts
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,513 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,434 | 60.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,577 | 5.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,644 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,856 | 8.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,842 | −0.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,116 | −25.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,119 | 0.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,808 | −14.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,931 | 6.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,788 | −7.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,742 | −2.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
People Living in Roundup (2010)
In 2010, the city had 1,788 people living in 814 households. About 445 of these were families. The city had about 1,334 people per square mile.
- Most residents (95.7%) were White.
- About 1.3% were Native American.
- About 4.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.3% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.17 people. The average family had 2.94 people. The median age in Roundup was 43.6 years.
Roundup's Economy
The economy in Roundup is supported by two main industries:
- Coal mining: There are coal mines in the area.
- Agriculture: Farming and ranching are also important.
Roundup is also part of Amazon.com's supply chain. There are businesses called "prep centers" in the city. These centers pack goods to meet Amazon's special shipping rules.
Arts and Culture in Roundup
The Musselshell Valley Historical Museum shows what early life was like in the area. It has a special exhibit about coal, funded by Signal Peak Energy. Visitors can see recreated places like a hospital, a general store, and a school. This helps people imagine life in the past.
The Roundup School-Community Library is the public library for the area.
Parks and Outdoor Fun
The Musselshell River on the south side of town is a great spot for fishing. You can find fish like brown trout, smallmouth bass, and catfish. People also enjoy floating on the river or looking for mussels.
Hunting is also popular in the area. There are many deer (whitetail and mule deer), antelope, and gamebirds. Sometimes, there are so many animals that it can be a safety concern. Because of this, an archery-only hunt is allowed in and around town after the regular hunting season.
Education in Roundup
The Roundup School District teaches students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Students attend Roundup High School. The high school sports teams are called the Panthers. In the 2021-2022 school year, 174 students were enrolled at the high school.
Media and News
The local newspaper is the Roundup Record-Tribune. It is published every week. It covers news for Musselshell County and nearby areas.
Roundup has two radio stations:
- KQLJ-LP is a religious station. It is part of the Three Angels Broadcasting Network.
- KXEM is also a religious station. It is part of Your Network of Praise.
City Infrastructure
- U.S. Route 87 goes through the town from north to south.
- U.S. Route 12 travels from east to west.
- Roundup Airport is a public airport. It is located about 2 miles north of the town.
Famous People from Roundup
- Earl W. Bascom: A pioneer in rodeo and a cowboy artist.
- Richard Cebull: A Chief Judge for the U.S. District Court in Montana.
- Vern Countryman: An expert in law, especially about bankruptcy. He was born in Roundup.
- Bill Holm: An art historian. He was born in Roundup.
- John Milkovich: A member of the Louisiana State Senate. He grew up in Roundup.
- Elizabeth Pilant: A college professor and folklorist. She went to high school in Roundup.
- Lee Steen: An "outsider artist." He lived and worked most of his life in Roundup.
See also
- In Spanish: Roundup (Montana) para niños
