Ismay, Montana

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Population in 2022: 20 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -23.1%
Males: 11  (57.9%)
Females: (42.1%)
Median resident age:

46.5 years
Montana median age:

38.3 years

Zip code: 59336

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-679,629,992 (it was $32,083 in 2000)
Ismay $-679,629,992
MT $67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $-675,335,429 (it was $9,852 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-799,040,453 (it was $9,999 in 2000)
Ismay $-799,040,453
MT $366,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Ismay: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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According to our research of Montana and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Ismay, Montana as of May 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ismay is 11 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (30.8%), United States (23.1%), English (11.5%), Irish (11.5%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 2632 feet

Land area: 0.42 square miles.

Population density: 48 people per square mile   (very low).

Ismay, Montana map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Ismay town:

0.0% ($0)
Montana:

1.3% ($1,212)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (184.1 miles , pop. 59,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (458.3 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (905.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Plevna, MT (3.8 miles),
Shirley-Ismay, MT (4.5 miles ),
Baker, MT (5.1 miles ),
Fallon, MT (5.3 miles),
Terry, MT (5.6 miles ),
Pine Hills-St. Phillips, MT (5.8 miles ),
Golva, ND (6.5 miles),
Glendive, MT (6.5 miles )

Latitude: 46.50 N, Longitude: 104.79 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

Ismay satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Montana:

3.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+36.8%).

Average climate in Ismay, Montana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Ismay-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 255% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 313.8 miles away from Ismay center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 469.0 miles away from Ismay center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 314.1 miles away from Ismay center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 166.4 miles away from Ismay center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 166.8 miles away from Ismay center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 286.5 miles away from Ismay center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Custer County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ismay topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ismay:

  • Black Hills State University (about 146 miles; Spearfish, SD; Full-time enrollment: 3,166)
  • Sheridan College (about 159 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 185 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 186 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)
  • Bismarck State College (about 190 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 193 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Minot State University (about 204 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
See full list of schools located in Ismay

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ismay: Ismay Grain Company Elevator (A), Ismay (B), Ismay Rural Volunteer Fire Company (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Custer County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

55.6%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Ismay:

Marital status in Ismay, MT
  • Never married: 16.7%
  • Now married: 83.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Ismay:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.3
Montana average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ismay, MT (based on Custer County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,6997
Evangelical Protestant1,5949
Catholic1,5801
Other4831
None6,343-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Custer County:

1.79 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Custer County:

8.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
This county:

8.96 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

10.38 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Custer County:

8.3%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

25.8%
Montana:

23.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.3%
Montana:

10.7%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$306
Totals for Government 0$0 4$306

Ismay government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $2,000 ($100.00)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($50.00)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($50.00)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($50.00)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($50.00)

Ismay government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $2,000 ($100.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($200.00)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($50.00)
  • Tax - Property: $3,000 ($150.00)

Ismay government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $40,000 ($2000.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ismay:

  • KFLN (960 AM; 5 kW; BAKER, MT; Owner: NEWELL BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KATL (770 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: STAR PRINTING COMPANY)
  • KMTA (1050 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: SENGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KGLE (590 AM; 1 kW; GLENDIVE, MT; Owner: FRIENDS OF CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIKC (1250 AM; 5 kW; FORSYTH, MT; Owner: MILES CITY, FORSYTH B/DCSTG, INC.)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXGN (1400 AM; 1 kW; GLENDIVE, MT; Owner: GLENDIVE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KEYZ (660 AM; 5 kW; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KLTC (1460 AM; 5 kW; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ismay:

  • KJJM (100.5 FM; BAKER, MT; Owner: NEWELL BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKRY (92.5 FM; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: SENGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 8.7mTotal length
  • 66Total average daily traffic
  • 5Total average daily truck traffic
  • 69Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 181 Ismay Road South (Lat: 46.401389 Lon: -104.802500), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: KNKR293
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 11/22/2016, Expiration Date: 12/04/2026, Certifier: Gregory M RomanoRegistrant: Verizon, 1300 I Street, Nw - 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 7 Mi N Of Us Hwy 12 15 Mi W (Lat: 46.470556 Lon: -104.992194), Call Sign: KYL967,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.915 MHz, Grant Date: 03/02/2015, Expiration Date: 05/04/2025, Certifier: Logan Eayrs, Registrant: Tab Electronics, 3187 Bluestem Drive N., Mandan, ND 58554, Phone: (406) 365-4310

  • Lat: 46.170778 Lon: -104.681861, Call Sign: WPYN606,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.765 MHz, Grant Date: 07/26/2023, Expiration Date: 09/16/2033, Certifier: Bill Lane, Registrant: Industrial Communications & Electronics Of Bozeman, 406 Bryant Street, Bozeman, MT 59715, Phone: (406) 585-7780, Fax: (406) 585-5830, Email:

  • Lat: 46.352222 Lon: -105.402500, Call Sign: WQWG642,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.962 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/2015, Expiration Date: 08/17/2025, Certifier: Mark Ellis, Registrant: Industrial Communications And Electronics, 201 Erie Drive, Billings, MT 59101, Phone: (406) 259-1212, Fax: (406) 259-9989, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KA7LSB, Grant Date: 06/20/1997, Expiration Date: 06/20/2007, Cancellation Date: 06/23/2009, Registrant: John W Palm, Rr 2 Box 54, Ismay, MT 59336

  • Call Sign: KD7AOL, Licensee ID: L01349854, Grant Date: 12/30/2017, Expiration Date: 02/25/2028, Registrant: Levi A Forman, 1964 Road 403, Ismay, MT 59336


FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-125 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1377A, N1377A, N-1377A, Serial Number: 18-1208, Airworthiness Date: 03/20/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 01/14/2016
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Rod A Kelly, 2057 Road 403, Ismay, MT 59336, Other Owners: Marilyn K Kelly
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T210F (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 799PC, N799PC, N-799PC, Serial Number: T210-0178, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 07/08/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 03/06/2013
    Registrant (Individual): William J Griffin, 417 Road 305, Ismay, MT 59336
  • Aircraft: HUGHES 269C (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 64 mph), Engine: LYCOMING HIO-360 SER (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 269WG, N269WG, N-269WG, Serial Number: 411030, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 04/22/1981
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 1152 Road 421, Ismay, MT 59336
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/21/2018
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T188C (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9987J, N9987J, N-9987J, Serial Number: T18803916T, Year manufactured: 1982, Airworthiness Date: 03/09/1982, Certificate Issue Date: 10/25/1982
    Registrant (Corporation): Baldwin Ranch Co, 23 Road 316, Ismay, MT 59336
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/13/2018
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 421B (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 172 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR GTSIO-520-C (340 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1144H, N1144H, N-1144H, Serial Number: 421B0130, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 06/25/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 06/14/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Mike C Choat, 480 Spring Creek Rd, Ismay, MT 59336



Ismay compared to Montana state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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