Pony, Montana

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Population in 2010: 118.
Males: 46  (39.3%)
Females: 72  (60.7%)
Median resident age:

52.3 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years

Zip code: 59747

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,417
Pony:

$62,417
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,883

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $449,700
Pony:

$449,700
MT:

$366,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Pony: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.4%

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  • Races in Pony, MT (2022)
    • 12287.1%White alone
    • 117.9%Hispanic
    • 64.3%Two or more races
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Ancestries: French (39.2%), American (36.7%), Finnish (3.8%), German (3.8%), Scottish (3.8%), Swedish (3.8%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5442 feet

3 residents are foreign born (2.1% Europe).

This place:

2.1%
Montana:

2.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,268 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,202 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Great Falls, MT (130.8 miles , pop. 56,690).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (505.8 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (839.1 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Harrison, MT (2.5 miles),
Cardwell, MT (3.8 miles),
Willow Creek, MT (4.1 miles ),
Whitehall, MT (4.2 miles ),
Sheridan, MT (4.5 miles ),
Twin Bridges, MT (4.8 miles ),
Ennis, MT (4.8 miles ),
Three Forks, MT (4.8 miles )

Latitude: 45.66 N, Longitude: 111.89 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

Distribution of median household income in Pony, MT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Pony, MT in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Montana:

3.8%

Earthquake activity:

Pony-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 1045% 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 96.8 miles away from the city 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 143.9 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 177.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML) earthquake occurred 88.5 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 37.6 miles away from the city center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.6 (5.6 MW, Depth: 8.0 mi) earthquake occurred 40.4 miles away from the city 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 Madison County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 2, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pony:

  • Montana State University (about 41 miles; Bozeman, MT; Full-time enrollment: 12,942)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 128 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • The University of Montana (about 130 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 164 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)
  • Idaho State University (about 196 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)
  • College of Southern Idaho (about 249 miles; Twin Falls, ID; FT enrollment: 5,051)
  • Sheridan College (about 250 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)

Points of interest:

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Church in Pony: Pony Bible Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Pony Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Magpie Creek (A), Pony Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Potosi Hot Springs Resort (1 South Willow Creek Road).

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

1.9 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

60.3%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Pony:

Marital status in Pony, MT
  • Never married: 20.4%
  • Now married: 50.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.4%
  • Divorced: 26.4%

For population 25 years and over in Pony:

  • High school or higher: 98.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 63.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 24.1%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Montana average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pony, MT (based on Madison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6004
Mainline Protestant5156
Other4104
Evangelical Protestant3959
None5,771-
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
Madison County:

2.70 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

1.35 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Here:

4.05 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Madison County:

29.71 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

6.7%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Madison County:

20.4%
Montana:

23.1%

Businesses in Pony, MT

  • Decora Cabinetry: 1
  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Pony:

  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KBOW (550 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KBOZ (1090 AM; 5 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXTL (1370 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KMTX (950 AM; 5 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: CAPRI, INC)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KOBB (1230 AM; 1 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pony:

  • K210BF (89.9 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KAPC (91.3 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA)
  • KOPR (94.1 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KMBR (95.5 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • K213CJ (90.5 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: MONTANA CHRISTIAN RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KAAR (92.5 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KBMC (102.1 FM; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS)
  • KXLB (100.7 FM; LIVINGSTON, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K218DN (91.5 FM; GALLATIN GATEWAY, ET, MT; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K240CI (95.9 FM; BIG SKY, MT; Owner: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS)
  • K288ES (105.5 FM; BIG SKY, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Pony:

  • K07PQ (Channel 7; PONY, MT; Owner: PONY HOMECOMING CLUB)
  • K10HZ (Channel 10; PONY, MT; Owner: EAGLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.6mTotal length
  • 100Total average daily traffic
  • 3Total average daily truck traffic
  • 100Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KJ7CTG, Licensee ID: L02232335, Grant Date: 12/17/2018, Expiration Date: 12/17/2028, Certifier: Jack B Chater, Registrant: Jack B Chater, 426 Antelope Creek Road, Pony, MT 59747


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pony, MT
  • 48.6%Wood
  • 37.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.3%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pony, MT
  • 75.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Electricity


Pony compared to Montana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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