Conrad | |
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City | |
 Conrad, Montana | |
| Nickname: As Country as They Come | |
| Motto: "The Heart Of The Golden Triangle" | |
 Location of Conrad, Montana | |
| Coordinates:48°10′27″N111°56′48″W / 48.17417°N 111.94667°W /48.17417; -111.94667 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Pondera |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,514 ft (1,071 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,318 |
| • Density | 1,823/sq mi (703.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 59425 |
| Area code | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-17275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410217[2] |
| Website | http://cityofconrad.com/ |
Conrad is a city in and thecounty seat ofPondera County,Montana, United States.[3] The population was 2,318 at the2020 census.[4] Each June, the Whoop Up Days, a town wide celebration that includes a parade and rodeo, takes place in Conrad.
The town was incorporated in 1908.[5]
Interstate 15 passes through the community, with access from Exits 335 and 339.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.25 square miles (3.24 km2), all land.[6]
Conrad is located one hour from theRocky Mountain Front and within two hours ofGlacier National Park.
Conrad experiences asemi-arid climate (KöppenBSk) with cold, dry winters and hot, wetter summers.
| Climate data for Conrad, 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) | 65 (18) | 72 (22) | 79 (26) | 88 (31) | 93 (34) | 101 (38) | 103 (39) | 105 (41) | 100 (38) | 91 (33) | 82 (28) | 72 (22) | 105 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 55.2 (12.9) | 56.9 (13.8) | 65.6 (18.7) | 76.0 (24.4) | 82.7 (28.2) | 87.4 (30.8) | 93.6 (34.2) | 93.4 (34.1) | 87.8 (31.0) | 78.3 (25.7) | 65.1 (18.4) | 53.9 (12.2) | 95.2 (35.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 34.2 (1.2) | 36.8 (2.7) | 46.1 (7.8) | 56.6 (13.7) | 66.1 (18.9) | 73.2 (22.9) | 82.4 (28.0) | 81.7 (27.6) | 71.3 (21.8) | 57.2 (14.0) | 43.1 (6.2) | 34.3 (1.3) | 56.9 (13.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 22.6 (−5.2) | 24.9 (−3.9) | 33.3 (0.7) | 43.0 (6.1) | 52.4 (11.3) | 59.8 (15.4) | 67.0 (19.4) | 65.6 (18.7) | 56.4 (13.6) | 44.0 (6.7) | 31.8 (−0.1) | 23.5 (−4.7) | 43.7 (6.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 11.1 (−11.6) | 12.9 (−10.6) | 20.5 (−6.4) | 29.5 (−1.4) | 38.7 (3.7) | 46.4 (8.0) | 51.5 (10.8) | 49.6 (9.8) | 41.5 (5.3) | 30.8 (−0.7) | 20.4 (−6.4) | 12.6 (−10.8) | 30.5 (−0.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −18.2 (−27.9) | −12.2 (−24.6) | −4.4 (−20.2) | 12.6 (−10.8) | 24.5 (−4.2) | 34.6 (1.4) | 41.0 (5.0) | 38.3 (3.5) | 27.2 (−2.7) | 9.2 (−12.7) | −5.0 (−20.6) | −13.5 (−25.3) | −26.1 (−32.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −42 (−41) | −45 (−43) | −32 (−36) | −19 (−28) | 9 (−13) | 27 (−3) | 30 (−1) | 20 (−7) | 0 (−18) | −16 (−27) | −32 (−36) | −46 (−43) | −46 (−43) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (mm) | 0.44 (11) | 0.45 (11) | 0.56 (14) | 1.48 (38) | 2.08 (53) | 2.59 (66) | 1.07 (27) | 0.99 (25) | 1.07 (27) | 0.81 (21) | 0.64 (16) | 0.44 (11) | 12.62 (321) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.7 (17) | 8.0 (20) | 6.8 (17) | 5.5 (14) | 1.1 (2.8) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.3 (0.76) | 0.7 (1.8) | 4.0 (10) | 7.5 (19) | 6.2 (16) | 46.8 (119) |
| Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) | 5.8 (15) | 4.5 (11) | 4.6 (12) | 3.2 (8.1) | 0.5 (1.3) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.6 (1.5) | 2.9 (7.4) | 5.3 (13) | 5.6 (14) | 9.3 (24) |
| Average precipitation days(≥ 0.01 in) | 4.6 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 6.7 | 8.9 | 10.1 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 73.8 |
| Average snowy days(≥ 0.1 in) | 4.5 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 25.1 |
| Source:NOAA[7][8] | |||||||||||||
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 888 | — | |
| 1920 | 988 | 11.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,499 | 51.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,471 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,865 | 26.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,665 | 42.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,770 | 3.9% | |
| 1980 | 3,074 | 11.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,891 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,753 | −4.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,570 | −6.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,318 | −9.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9][4] | |||
As of thecensus[10] of 2010, there were 2,570 people, 1,113 households, and 676 families residing in the city. Thepopulation density was 2,056.0 inhabitants per square mile (793.8/km2). There were 1,266 housing units at an average density of 1,012.8 units per square mile (391.0 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.1%White, 0.2%African American, 1.8%Native American, 0.3%Asian, 0.2% fromother races, and 2.4% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 1.5% of the population.
There were 1,113 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% weremarried couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.82.
The median age in the city was 45.7 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.
As of thecensus[11] of 2000, there were 2,753 people, 1,154 households, and 755 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,338.5 inhabitants per square mile (902.9/km2). There were 1,332 housing units at an average density of 1,131.5 units per square mile (436.9 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.75%White, 0.11%African American, 2.29%Native American, 0.18%Asian, 0.11%Pacific Islander, 0.22% fromother races, and 1.34% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 0.94% of the population.
There were 1,154 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% weremarried couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,432, and the median income for a family was $42,056. Males had a median income of $31,908 versus $19,286 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $15,742. About 10.6% of families and 13.4% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.
The Conrad Transportation and Historical Museum includes several replicas of the early town history.[12]
Conrad operates under a Charter form of government.[13] There is a mayor and four elected council members.[13] Jamie Miller is the mayor.[14]
Conrad Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.[15]Conrad High School's team name is the Cowboys/Cowgirls.[16]
Conrad Public Library is located in town.[17]
The weekly newspaper isThe Independent-Observer.[18] It is available as either a print or e-edition.
The radio station KHSI-LP, a religious teaching channel, is licensed in Conrad.
Conrad Airport is a public use airport located 1 mile west of town.[19]
Logan Health operates a critical access care, rural clinic, and a health center in Conrad.[20]
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