St. Ignatius, Montana facts for kids
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St. Ignatius, Montana
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St. Ignatius, Montana. The brick St. Ignatius Mission is visible against the Mission Mountains
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Location of St. Ignatius, Montana
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 St. Ignatius, Montana
Location in Montana
St. Ignatius, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,940 ft (900 m) |
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| • Total | 768 |
| • Density | 1,440.90/sq mi (556.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59865
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-65275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0776104 |
St. Ignatius is a small town in Lake County, Montana, United States. It is also known by its Salish name, snyél̓mn, and its Ktunaxa name, ʔa·kikqǂaǂaǂuk̓pǂiʔit. In 2020, about 768 people lived there. The town is located within the Flathead Indian Reservation.
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History of St. Ignatius
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The town of St. Ignatius is named after the St. Ignatius Mission. This mission was started by Father Pierre-Jean De Smet. He was a Belgian Jesuit missionary. Jesuits are a group of Catholic priests. Father De Smet worked in the American Midwest and West for his whole career.
The St. Ignatius Mission is a very important historical site. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a place that is officially recognized for its historical value. In July 1919, a large forest fire swept through the town. Most of the buildings were destroyed. Only a bank, one store, and a hotel were left standing after the fire.
Geography and Climate
Where is St. Ignatius?
U.S. Route 93 is a main road that goes through the town. This road helps people travel to and from St. Ignatius.
The town covers an area of about 0.56 square miles (1.38 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
What is the weather like?
St. Ignatius has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means there are big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold. This climate is often shown as "Dfb" on climate maps.
People of St. Ignatius
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 768 | — | |
| 1950 | 781 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 940 | 20.4% | |
| 1970 | 925 | −1.6% | |
| 1980 | 877 | −5.2% | |
| 1990 | 778 | −11.3% | |
| 2000 | 788 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 842 | 6.9% | |
| 2020 | 768 | −8.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the town had 842 people living there. There were 333 households, which are groups of people living in one home. About 210 of these households were families. The town had about 1503.6 people per square mile.
The people living in St. Ignatius came from different backgrounds. About 48.3% were White, and 42.4% were Native American. A small number were African American or Pacific Islander. About 8.7% of the people were from two or more races. Also, 4.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them (37.5%). About 36.0% were married couples. Some households had a female head without a husband (21.0%), or a male head without a wife (6.0%). About 31.5% of households were single individuals. Many older people (65 or older) lived alone (17.1%). The average household had 2.53 people. The average family had 3.18 people.
The average age in St. Ignatius was 35 years old. About 30.2% of residents were under 18. About 14.8% were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%).
Education in St. Ignatius
Students in St. Ignatius can attend several schools:
- St. Ignatius High School
- Glacier Lake School, which is a private alternative school.
- Pinehaven Christian Children's Ranch.
The St. Ignatius School-Community Library is a public library. It serves the students and families in the area.
Local News
The Valley Journal is a newspaper that provides local news. It covers St. Ignatius and nearby towns like Arlee, Charlo, Pablo, Polson, and Ronan.
Famous People from St. Ignatius
Several notable people have connections to St. Ignatius:
- Sam Burley was born here. He is a middle-distance track athlete.
- Corwin Clairmont is an artist and educator.
- Tim Ryan is a country singer.
- Diane Sands was born here. She is a member of the Montana House of Representatives.
- Stephanie Trudeau grew up in St. Ignatius. She was Miss Montana USA in 2007.
See also
In Spanish: St. Ignatius (Montana) para niños
