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Vida, Montana
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 Vida, Montana
Location in Montana
Vida, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | McCone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 24 |
| • Density | 272.73/sq mi (105.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59274
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| FIPS code | 30-76975 |
Vida (pronounced VY-duh) is a small, unincorporated village in northern McCone County, Montana, in the United States. It is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
Vida is located on Montana Highway 13. It is part of the Big Sky Back Country Byway, a scenic route. The village is about 23 miles south of Wolf Point and 30 miles north of Circle. In 2020, only 24 people lived in Vida.
A famous person from Vida is Rocky Erickson. He was named Montana Sportscaster of the Year ten times.
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Discovering Vida's Past
Vida was not always called Vida. Before 1951, this location was known as "Presserville." The name changed when the post office from an older town called Vida moved to Presserville. The people living in Presserville agreed to change their town's name to match the post office.
How Vida Has Changed
Over many years, the number of people living in Vida has become much smaller. In 2000, about 70 people lived in the Vida area. Even with fewer people, the post office is still open.
The village also has a "one-room schoolhouse." This school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade in northern McCone County. There are two churches, one Catholic and one Protestant. Vida also has two grain elevators, a convenience store, and a gas station.
Understanding Vida's Population
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| 2020 | 24 | — | |
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The U.S. Census Bureau officially listed Vida as a census-designated place (CDP) for the first time in 2020. This helps track its population.
Vida's Climate Zone
Vida has a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not a desert. This type of climate is shown as "BSk" on climate maps.
