Judith Gap, Montana

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Population in 2022: 107 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -34.8%
Males: 65  (61.5%)
Females: 42  (38.5%)
Median resident age:

63.4 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years

Zip code: 59453

Estimated median household income in 2022: $31,646 (it was $16,979 in 2000)
Judith Gap:

$31,646
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,579 (it was $8,927 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $131,842 (it was $41,900 in 2000)
Judith Gap:

$131,842
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $159,131; detached houses: $175,431; mobile homes: $90,844

Median gross rent in 2022: $627.

March 2022 cost of living index in Judith Gap: 86.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 25.0%

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According to our research of Montana and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Judith Gap, Montana as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Judith Gap is 69 to 1.


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Ancestries: Norwegian (28.6%), Italian (26.2%), American (13.1%), French (7.1%), German (7.1%), Danish (2.4%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4653 feet

Land area: 0.37 square miles.

Population density: 288 people per square mile   (very low).

Judith Gap, Montana map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $201 (0.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $400 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Billings, MT (84.8 miles , pop. 89,847).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (527.9 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (917.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Judith Gap-Shawmut, MT (3.7 miles ),
Harlowton, MT (4.1 miles ),
Moore, MT (4.6 miles),
Hobson, MT (4.8 miles ),
Shawmut, MT (5.1 miles),
Martinsdale, MT (5.5 miles),
Lewistown, MT (5.5 miles ),
Lewistown Heights, MT (5.6 miles )

Latitude: 46.68 N, Longitude: 109.75 W

Area code: 406

Distribution of median household income in Judith Gap, MT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Judith Gap, MT in 2022

Judith Gap satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
Montana:

3.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +31 (+23.3%).
Most common industries in Judith Gap, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (26.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.0%)
  • Truck transportation (10.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (37.0%)
  • Truck transportation (18.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (11.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
  • Wood products (3.7%)
  • Construction (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (26.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.5%)
  • Gasoline stations (10.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (10.5%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (10.5%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
Most common occupations in Judith Gap, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (13.0%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (10.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (14.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (14.8%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (11.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.1%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (7.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (15.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.5%)
  • Child care workers (10.5%)
  • Cashiers (10.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (10.5%)

Average climate in Judith Gap, Montana

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Earthquake activity:

Judith Gap-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 692% 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 152.5 miles away from Judith Gap 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 266.5 miles away from Judith Gap 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 146.7 miles away from Judith Gap center
On 7/6/2017 at 06:30:17, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 7.6 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 134.4 miles away from Judith Gap center
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 301.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW) earthquake occurred 161.9 miles away from Judith Gap 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 Wheatland County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Snows: 2, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Judith Gap topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Judith Gap:

  • Montana State University-Billings (about 85 miles; Billings, MT; Full-time enrollment: 4,319)
  • Montana State University (about 94 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • Sheridan College (about 190 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • The University of Montana (about 201 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 222 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • Idaho State University (about 295 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)
  • Casper College (about 315 miles; Casper, WY; FT enrollment: 2,770)

Public high school in Judith Gap:

Public elementary/middle schools in Judith Gap:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Judith Gap: Judith Gap (A), Judith Gap Volunteer Fire Department (B), Wheatland County Ambulance Judith Gap (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Judith Gap include: United Methodist Church (A), Immaculate Conception Mission (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Wheatland County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Judith Gap and their reported violations in the past:

JUDITH GAP TOWN OF (Population served: 126, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2014, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-23-2014), St Compliance achieved (FEB-04-2014)
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-15-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-11-2011)
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

53.1%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Judith Gap:

Marital status in Judith Gap, MT
  • Never married: 9.6%
  • Now married: 47.1%
  • Separated: 3.7%
  • Widowed: 10.2%
  • Divorced: 29.5%

For population 25 years and over in Judith Gap:

  • High school or higher: 95.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.1
Montana average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Judith Gap, MT (based on Wheatland County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4186
Evangelical Protestant2465
Catholic2003
Other1061
None1,198-
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: 3
Wheatland County:

15.14 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Wheatland County:

5.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
This county:

20.18 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

10.38 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.9%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Wheatland County:

26.2%
Montana:

23.1%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,467
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$3,440
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$225
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$8
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$2,586
Water Supply 0$0 1$2,586
Totals for Government 0$0 13$10,311

Judith Gap government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $29,000 ($271.03)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($112.15)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($65.42)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($65.42)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($46.73)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($18.69)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($9.35)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $23,000 ($214.95)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($112.15)

Judith Gap government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $32,000 ($299.07)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $13,000 ($121.50)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($18.69)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $38,000 ($355.14)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $14,000 ($130.84)
    Highways: $7,000 ($65.42)
    Other: $1,000 ($9.35)
  • Tax - Property: $27,000 ($252.34)

Judith Gap government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $290,000 ($2710.28)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $283,000 ($2644.86)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,000 ($65.42)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $182,000 ($1700.93)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $17,000 ($158.88)

Strongest AM radio stations in Judith Gap:

  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KURL (730 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: ELENBAAS MEDIA, INC.)
  • KGHL (790 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KXLO (1230 AM; 1 kW; LEWISTOWN, MT; Owner: KXLO BROADCAST, INC.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KBUL (970 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KBOZ (1090 AM; 5 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMTX (950 AM; 5 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: CAPRI, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Judith Gap:

  • KEHT (100.3 FM; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 9.2mTotal length
  • 5,276Total average daily traffic
  • 1,005Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,535Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Judith Gap)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 18 Mi Se (Lat: 46.609694 Lon: -109.361833), Call Sign: KNGB217, Licensee ID: L00654383,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.565 MHz, Grant Date: 03/15/2003, Expiration Date: 03/14/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2013, Registrant: Tom Glennie, Judith Gap, MT 59453, Phone: (406) 473-2260

  • 6 Mi E (Lat: 46.706917 Lon: -109.595722), Call Sign: KQO217,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.470 MHz, 160.650 MHz, 161.100 MHz, 161.160 MHz, 161.400 MHz, 160.470 MHz, 160.650 MHz, 161.100 MHz, 161.160 MHz, 161.400 MHz, Grant Date: 06/01/2000, Expiration Date: 07/12/2005, Cancellation Date: 08/27/2002, Registrant: Bnsf, 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4613, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

  • Judith Gap HBD, Bnsf Ls362 Mp95.3 - Judith Gap Hbd (Lat: 46.592556 Lon: -109.686833), Type: Building, Structure height: 2.4 m, Overall height: 7.6 m, Call Sign: WQRT495,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.5800 MHz, Grant Date: 05/12/2023, Expiration Date: 07/23/2033, Certifier: Robert Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • JUDITH GAP A, Judith Gap Substation 2.3 Mi At 81.5 Degrees To (Lat: 46.673278 Lon: -109.803222), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 19.2 m, Call Sign: WNEV892,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10795.0 MHz, 10652.5 MHz, Grant Date: 07/27/2018, Expiration Date: 07/29/2028, Certifier: Bruce A Mckinley, Registrant: Fcc-Faa Licensing, LLC, 8932 Suite D Milford Haven Court, Lorton, VA 22079, Phone: (703) 615-6615, Fax: (703) 372-5176, Email:

  • Judith Gap site, 4 Miles Nw Of Judith Gap, Montana (Lat: 46.701944 Lon: -109.827500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 4.6 m, Overall height: 5.2 m, Call Sign: WPYA516, Licensee ID: L00039794,
    Assigned Frequencies: 7050.00 MHz, 7050.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/10/2003, Expiration Date: 04/01/2030, Certifier: Bruce Cummings, Registrant: Cowles Montana Media Company

  • JUDITH GAP, 3.5 Mi W (Lat: 46.696389 Lon: -109.829722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQDI443,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 07/28/2015, Expiration Date: 09/02/2025, Cancellation Date: 08/08/2022, Certifier: Richard A Craig, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • JUDITH GAP, 3662 Highway 297 (Lat: 46.688111 Lon: -109.742306), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.3 m, Call Sign: WQZQ826,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 07/11/2017, Expiration Date: 07/11/2027, Certifier: Dave Cundiff, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • JUDITH GAP, 4 Km W Of (Lat: 46.696611 Lon: -109.829056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WLP81,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 10587.5 MHz, 6830.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/27/2018, Expiration Date: 07/29/2028, Certifier: Bruce A Mckinley, Registrant: Northwestern Energy, 40 East Broadway Street, Butte, MT 59701, Phone: (406) 497-1000, Fax: (406) 497-3525, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N0WAE, Licensee ID: L00405353, Grant Date: 01/05/2023, Expiration Date: 03/16/2033, Certifier: Eric H Steenburn, Registrant: Eric H Steenburn, 79 Golden Bear Lane, Judith Gap, MT 59453

  • Call Sign: KC0QXO, Licensee ID: L00753148, Grant Date: 11/09/2023, Expiration Date: 11/09/2033, Certifier: Patricia P Steenburn, Registrant: Patricia P Steenburn, 79 Golden Bear Lane, Judith Gap, MT 59453-8115

  • Call Sign: KJ7AXC, Licensee ID: L02215800, Grant Date: 09/27/2018, Expiration Date: 09/27/2028, Certifier: Gretchen A Carver, Registrant: Gretchen A Carver, 343 Timber Creek, Judith Gap, MT 59453


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 41072, N41072, N-41072, Serial Number: 7702, Airworthiness Date: 11/08/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 04/02/2015
    Registrant (Partnership): Joseph E Philippi, Po Box 175, Judith Gap, MT 59453, Other Owners: Susan L Philippi
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6542W, N6542W, N-6542W, Serial Number: 28-21268, Airworthiness Date: 11/24/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 02/10/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Philip D Baird, 4 Lewis / Box 154, Judith Gap, MT 59453
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 83620, N83620, N-83620, Serial Number: 18-7709086, Airworthiness Date: 04/05/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 03/02/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Joseph E Philippi, Po Box 175, Judith Gap, MT 59453

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Judith Gap, MT
  • 87.9%Utility gas
  • 8.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Judith Gap, MT
  • 52.6%Utility gas
  • 36.8%Electricity
  • 10.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Judith Gap compared to Montana state average:

  • Median household income 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 college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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