Valier, Montana facts for kids
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Valier, Montana
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Location of Valier, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Pondera |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,822 ft (1,165 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 530 |
| • Density | 612.72/sq mi (236.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59486
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-76225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413417 |
Valier is a small town in Pondera County, Montana, in the United States. It is a friendly community with a population of 530 people, according to the 2020 census. Valier is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and its connection to local history.
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History of Valier
The town of Valier got its name from Peter Valier. He was in charge of building the Montana Western Railway line. This railroad connected Valier to Conrad, which is the main town in Pondera County. Valier officially became a town in 1909.
Geography and Nature
Valier is located right next to Lake Frances. This lake is a great spot for fishing. You can find fish like pike, perch, walleye, and rainbow trout there. The Swift Dam and its reservoir are also close by.
The town has a unique location. To the west, you can see the amazing Rocky Mountains. To the east, there are wide-open plains. The total area of Valier is about 0.86 square miles (2.24 square kilometers), and it's all land.
Valier's Climate
Valier has what is called a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but it does get some rain. It's not as dry as a desert, but it's not super wet either. On climate maps, this type of weather is shown as "BSk".
| Climate data for Valier, Montana (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1911–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) |
69 (21) |
77 (25) |
85 (29) |
91 (33) |
101 (38) |
102 (39) |
103 (39) |
99 (37) |
88 (31) |
78 (26) |
74 (23) |
103 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.1 (1.7) |
37.3 (2.9) |
45.5 (7.5) |
55.1 (12.8) |
64.4 (18.0) |
71.4 (21.9) |
81.5 (27.5) |
81.2 (27.3) |
71.6 (22.0) |
57.1 (13.9) |
43.1 (6.2) |
34.9 (1.6) |
56.5 (13.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 24.0 (−4.4) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
33.3 (0.7) |
42.6 (5.9) |
51.7 (10.9) |
59.1 (15.1) |
66.8 (19.3) |
66.0 (18.9) |
57.3 (14.1) |
44.9 (7.2) |
32.9 (0.5) |
25.0 (−3.9) |
44.1 (6.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 13.0 (−10.6) |
14.4 (−9.8) |
21.1 (−6.1) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
39.0 (3.9) |
46.7 (8.2) |
52.2 (11.2) |
50.7 (10.4) |
43.1 (6.2) |
32.8 (0.4) |
22.7 (−5.2) |
15.1 (−9.4) |
31.8 (−0.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −43 (−42) |
−49 (−45) |
−35 (−37) |
−21 (−29) |
8 (−13) |
28 (−2) |
30 (−1) |
28 (−2) |
4 (−16) |
−15 (−26) |
−29 (−34) |
−42 (−41) |
−49 (−45) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.25 (6.4) |
0.31 (7.9) |
0.44 (11) |
1.25 (32) |
2.23 (57) |
3.09 (78) |
1.05 (27) |
1.33 (34) |
1.25 (32) |
0.74 (19) |
0.43 (11) |
0.26 (6.6) |
12.63 (321) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 6.4 | 8.2 | 10.6 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 67.5 |
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People of Valier
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 613 | — | |
| 1930 | 575 | −6.2% | |
| 1940 | 641 | 11.5% | |
| 1950 | 710 | 10.8% | |
| 1960 | 724 | 2.0% | |
| 1970 | 651 | −10.1% | |
| 1980 | 640 | −1.7% | |
| 1990 | 519 | −18.9% | |
| 2000 | 498 | −4.0% | |
| 2010 | 509 | 2.2% | |
| 2020 | 530 | 4.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 509 people living in Valier. About 87% of the people were White. Around 8% were Native American. A small number of people were Asian or from two or more different backgrounds.
Many different types of families live in Valier. Some households had children under 18. Many were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent. About 17% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average age in Valier was about 47 years old.
Valier's Economy
The main way people make a living in Valier is through farming. This includes raising cattle. There are also three Hutterite colonies nearby. These are communities that live and work together.
Education in Valier
Students in Valier go to Valier Schools. They can attend from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The high school team is called the Panthers. The Valier Public Library serves the community. It offers books and other resources.
Local News and Travel
The local newspaper in Valier is called The Valierian. It comes out every week. You can read it in print or online.
Valier is located on Highway 44. This road connects to bigger highways like I-15 and US 89. It's a good spot between Glacier National Park and Great Falls. The town also has a small airport called Valier Airport. It has a grass landing strip. Water planes can also land on Lake Frances.
Famous People from Valier
- Scott Curry is an American Football player. He went to high school in Valier.
- Ivan Doig was a well-known author. He graduated from Valier High School.
See also
In Spanish: Valier (Montana) para niños
