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Richey, Montana

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Population in 2022: 162 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.3%
 
Males: 74  (46.2%)
Females: 88  (53.8%)
Median resident age:

48.6 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years

Zip code: 59259

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,132 (it was $23,750 in 2000)
Richey:

$69,132
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,999 (it was $14,684 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $123,092 (it was $16,700 in 2000)
Richey:

$123,092
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $139,782; detached houses: $142,518; mobile homes: $53,737

Median gross rent in 2022: $419.

March 2022 cost of living index in Richey: 84.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.0%

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  • Races in Richey, MT (2022)
    • 23894.8%White alone
    • 62.4%Two or more races
    • 41.6%Hispanic



According to our research of Montana and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Richey, Montana as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Richey is 102 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (55.3%), Irish (13.8%), European (5.3%), Italian (5.3%), English (4.3%), Norwegian (4.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 2494 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 598 people per square mile   (low).

Richey, Montana map

5 residents are foreign born

This town:

2.0%
Montana:

2.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Richey town:

2.3% ($382)
Montana:

1.3% ($1,212)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Billings, MT (208.7 miles , pop. 89,847).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (537.4 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (941.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lambert, MT (4.3 miles ),
Fox Lake, MT (4.6 miles),
Circle, MT (5.4 miles ),
Poplar, MT (5.7 miles ),
Brockton, MT (6.0 miles ),
Knife River, MT (6.0 miles ),
Crane, MT (6.2 miles),
Savage-Crane, MT (6.2 miles )

Latitude: 47.64 N, Longitude: 105.07 W

Area code: 406

Distribution of median household income in Richey, MT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Richey, MT in 2022

Richey satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $127,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $127,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $127,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $127,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $127,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $127,000
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $110,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Richey, MT residents
Average permit cost in Richey, MT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Montana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Richey, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (31.0%)
  • Educational services (23.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.0%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Warehousing & storage (4.8%)
  • Gasoline stations (3.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (47.1%)
  • Educational services (13.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (9.8%)
  • Chemicals (3.9%)
  • Construction (3.9%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (3.9%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (39.4%)
  • Gasoline stations (9.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.1%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.1%)
  • Public administration (6.1%)
  • Warehousing & storage (6.1%)
Most common occupations in Richey, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (27.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (15.5%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (8.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (41.2%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (9.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.9%)
  • Other financial specialists (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (33.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (9.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9.1%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Media and communications workers (6.1%)

Average climate in Richey, Montana

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Earthquake activity:

Richey-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 219% 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 342.1 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 487.3 miles away from the city 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 340.4 miles away from the city 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 356.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 239.8 miles away from Richey center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 240.0 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 Dawson County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Richey topographic map

Airports located in Richey:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Richey:

  • Minot State University (about 180 miles; Minot, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,887)
  • Bismarck State College (about 208 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 208 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)
  • University of Mary (about 213 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Sheridan College (about 219 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • Black Hills State University (about 226 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 263 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)

Public high school in Richey:

Public elementary/middle schools in Richey:

  • RICHEY SCHOOL (Students: 32, Location: 202 ROYAL AVENUE, Grades: PK-6)
  • RICHEY 7-8 (Students: 13, Location: 202 ROYAL AVENUE, Grades: 7-8)
See full list of schools located in Richey

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Richey: Richey Rest Area (A), Farmers Elevator (B), Richey Public Library (C), Richey Ambulance Service (D), Richey Historical Museum (E), Richey Volunteer Fire Department (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Richey include: Saint Frances De Sales Catholic Church (A), United Methodist Church (B), American Lutheran Church of Richey (C), Christian and Missionary Alliance Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Richey include: Richey Historical Marker (1), Richey Community Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Dawson 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:

1.9 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

56.0%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Richey (2011 data):

  • Stockman Bank of Montana: Richey Branch at 102 S Main Street, branch established on 1916/07/14. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $2,132.8 mil, Deposits: $1,619.5 mil, headquarters in Miles City, MT, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 27 total offices, Holding Company: Stockman Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Richey:

Marital status in Richey, MT
  • Never married: 29.9%
  • Now married: 53.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.3%
  • Divorced: 6.0%

For population 25 years and over in Richey:

  • High school or higher: 93.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Montana average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Richey, MT (based on Dawson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,24414
Catholic1,9782
Mainline Protestant9276
Other4132
None3,404-
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
Here:

3.51 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Dawson County:

7.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Here:

5.85 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

8.6%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Dawson County:

25.5%
State:

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

12.2%
Montana:

10.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Richey:

57.4%
Montana:

51.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Richey:

58.8%
State:

50.3%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.1
Montana:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

15.6%
Montana:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

5.8%
Montana:

9.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Richey:

6.9
Montana:

6.9

Overweight people:
Richey:

35.8%
State:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

63.8%
Montana:

58.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

80.0%
Montana:

79.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Richey, MT Residents
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
Solid Waste Management 1$4,916$58,9920$0
Water Supply 0$0 1$496
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,880
Totals for Government 1$4,916$58,9927$2,376

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $5,000 ($30.86)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $67,000 ($413.58)
    Solid Waste Management: $64,000 ($395.06)
    Financial Administration: $38,000 ($234.57)
    Sewerage: $29,000 ($179.01)
    General Public Buildings: $10,000 ($61.73)
    Regular Highways: $6,000 ($37.04)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($37.04)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($37.04)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($24.69)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($6.17)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($18.52)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $36,000 ($222.22)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $60,000 ($370.37)
    Sewerage: $21,000 ($129.63)
  • Miscellaneous - Royalties: $9,000 ($55.56)
    Special Assessments: $1,000 ($6.17)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $70,000 ($432.10)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($37.04)
  • Tax - Property: $36,000 ($222.22)

Richey government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $76,000 ($469.14)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $76,000 ($469.14)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $163,000 ($1006.17)

Strongest AM radio stations in Richey:

  • KATL (770 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: STAR PRINTING COMPANY)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KEYZ (660 AM; 5 kW; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KMTA (1050 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: SENGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGLE (590 AM; 1 kW; GLENDIVE, MT; Owner: FRIENDS OF CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • KATQ (1070 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PLENTYWOOD, MT; Owner: RADIO INTERNAT'L-KATQ B/CAST ASSOC.)
  • KFLN (960 AM; 5 kW; BAKER, MT; Owner: NEWELL BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXGN (1400 AM; 1 kW; GLENDIVE, MT; Owner: GLENDIVE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KVCK (1450 AM; 1 kW; WOLF POINT, MT; Owner: WOLF TOWN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Richey:

  • K13JU (Channel 13; RICHEY, MT; Owner: RICHEY.TELEVISION.DISTRICT)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.8mTotal length
  • 60Total average daily traffic
  • 6Total average daily truck traffic
  • 63Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 20 Mi Ne (Lat: 47.870028 Lon: -104.922750), Call Sign: KNCY381,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.915 MHz, Grant Date: 03/03/2012, Expiration Date: 03/02/2022, Cancellation Date: 05/07/2022, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • Cr 201 20 Mi Ne (Lat: 47.915583 Lon: -104.997750), Call Sign: WZM315,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.580 MHz, Grant Date: 02/12/2014, Expiration Date: 04/03/2024, Registrant: Advanced Communications, 1540 South Central Ave, Sidney, MT 59270, Phone: (406) 433-1659, Fax: (406) 433-1662, Email:

  • Lat: 47.612778 Lon: -105.221389, Call Sign: WPWJ280,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.020 MHz, Grant Date: 09/26/2012, Expiration Date: 11/26/2022, Cancellation Date: 01/28/2023, Certifier: Danny Beery, Registrant: Tab Electronics Inc, Glendive, MT 59330, Phone: (406) 365-4310, Fax: (406) 365-5714

  • Lat: 47.590972 Lon: -104.903917, Call Sign: WRDC518,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.042 MHz, 153.080 MHz, 153.140 MHz, 159.555 MHz, 159.810 MHz, Grant Date: 03/26/2019, Expiration Date: 03/26/2029, Certifier: Brent Goosen, Registrant: Tab Electronics, Inc., Glendive, MT 59330, Phone: (406) 365-4310, Fax: (406) 365-5714, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • MT02074B, Mt 200 (Mt-06167 Richey) (Lat: 47.632972 Lon: -105.076444), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.3 m, Call Sign: WRCD945,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 09/06/2018, Expiration Date: 09/06/2028, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • RICHEY, 7.6 Miles Se Of (Lat: 47.588056 Lon: -104.920500), Overall height: 67.1 m, Call Sign: KPH76,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6241.70 MHz, 6241.70 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11685.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/14/1994, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001, Registrant: Nemont Telephone Cooperative Inc, Hwy 13 South, Scobey, MT 59263-0600

  • RICHEY, Ne 1/4 Sec20-Twp21n-R53e (Lat: 47.572500 Lon: -104.942444), Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WHT241,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2128.00 MHz, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 10/02/1996, Registrant: Mid Rivers Telephone Cooperative Inc, 106 Second Ave South, Circle, MT 59215


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 8 Miles Se Of Richey (Lat: 47.572778 Lon: -104.943833), Call Sign: KOH282, Licensee ID: L00006110,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.810 MHz, Expiration Date: 07/01/1998, Cancellation Date: 04/05/1999, Registrant: Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc., Circle, MT 59215


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8163C, N8163C, N-8163C, Serial Number: 18-3619, Year manufactured: 1954, Airworthiness Date: 08/11/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 04/29/1991
    Registrant (Individual): Nils Sikveland, Po Box 254, Richey, MT 59259

2003 - 2016 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2016 the average number of fires per year is 7. The highest number of reported fires - 18 took place in 2003, and the least - 1 in 2005. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Richey, MT When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (82.7%), and Structure Fires (10.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Richey, MT
    • 8682.7%Outside Fires
    • 1110.6%Structure Fires
    • 65.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 11.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Richey, MT
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Richey, MT
  • 71.9%Utility gas
  • 20.2%Electricity
  • 3.4%Wood
  • 2.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Richey, MT
  • 81.5%Utility gas
  • 18.5%Electricity


Richey compared to Montana state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
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