Rosebud, Montana

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Population in July 2007: 2,889.
Males: 1,494  (51.7%)
Females: 1,395  (48.3%)
Median resident age:

36.0 years
Montana median age:

37.5 years

Zip code: 59327

Estimated median household income in 2022: $85,225 (it was $52,051 in 2000)
Rosebud:

$85,225
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,043 (it was $19,340 in 2000)

Rosebud CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $208,449 (it was $60,800 in 2000)
Rosebud:

$208,449
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $224,715; detached houses: $253,091; townhouses or other attached units: $209,103; mobile homes: $79,717
March 2022 cost of living index in Rosebud: 90.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Rosebud, MT (2000)
    • 2,51684.6%White alone
    • 2689.0%American Indian alone
    • 963.2%Hispanic
    • 732.5%Two or more races
    • 150.5%Black alone
    • 40.1%Asian alone
    • 10.03%Other race alone

Races in Rosebud detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 2485 feet

Land area: 1200.4 square miles.

Population density: 2.4 people per square mile   (very low).

Rosebud, Montana map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Rosebud CCD:

0.9% ($542)
Montana:

1.3% ($1,212)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Billings, MT (92.8 miles , pop. 89,847).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (426.3 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (904.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Colstrip, MT (1.5 miles ),
Lame Deer, MT (4.6 miles ),
Muddy, MT (4.8 miles ),
Forsyth, MT (4.9 miles ),
Ashland, MT (5.2 miles ),
Northern Cheyenne, MT (5.6 miles ),
Busby, MT (5.7 miles ),
South Treasure, MT (5.7 miles )

Latitude: 45.92 N, Longitude: 106.62 W

Area code: 406

Distribution of median household income in Rosebud, MT in 2022
Rosebud satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
Montana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Rosebud, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (18.1%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (17.7%)
  • Utilities (17.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.3%)
  • Health care (5.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Construction (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (28.1%)
  • Utilities (25.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.9%)
  • Educational services (8.4%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (2.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (2.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (30.3%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
  • Utilities (6.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Rosebud, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.5%)
  • Plant and system operators (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (14.0%)
  • Plant and system operators (5.9%)
  • Extraction workers (5.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.2%)
  • Electricians (5.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.3%)
  • Registered nurses (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.3%)

Average climate in Rosebud, Montana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 PM10
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2017 was 30.6. This is significantly better than average.

City:

30.6
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 0.543. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.543
U.S.:

5.109
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 0.541. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.541
U.S.:

1.515
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 24.7. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.7
U.S.:

19.2

Earthquake activity:

Rosebud-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 427% 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 217.6 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 373.5 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 218.0 miles away from Rosebud center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 122.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 121.2 miles away from Rosebud center
On 7/6/2017 at 06:30:17, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 7.6 mi) earthquake occurred 291.5 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 Rosebud County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Fires: 3, Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rosebud:

  • Sheridan College (about 82 miles; Sheridan, WY; Full-time enrollment: 2,070)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 92 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)
  • Black Hills State University (about 167 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 211 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • Montana State University (about 215 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • Casper College (about 215 miles; Casper, WY; FT enrollment: 2,770)
  • Chadron State College (about 280 miles; Chadron, NE; FT enrollment: 2,374)

Public high school in Rosebud:

Public elementary/middle schools in Rosebud:

  • ROSEBUD SCHOOL (Students: 56, Location: 601 MAIN STREET, Grades: PK-6)
  • ROSEBUD 7-8 (Students: 13, Location: 601 MAIN STREET, Grades: 7-8)
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Rosebud 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:

2.6 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.4%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.4%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

8.8%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

3.0%
Whole state:

5.8%

For population 15 years and over in Rosebud:

Marital status in Rosebud, MT
  • Never married: 21.3%
  • Now married: 68.5%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 1.5%
  • Divorced: 8.6%

For population 25 years and over in Rosebud:

  • High school or higher: 91.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Montana average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rosebud, MT (based on Rosebud County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,5734
Evangelical Protestant1,71919
Other6243
Mainline Protestant2184
None4,099-
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: 6
Rosebud County:

6.55 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Here:

4.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
This county:

8.73 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

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

9.5%
State:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Rosebud County:

39.1%
Montana:

23.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

19.5%
Montana:

10.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Rosebud:

  • KIKC (1250 AM; 5 kW; FORSYTH, MT; Owner: MILES CITY, FORSYTH B/DCSTG, 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)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KROE (930 AM; 5 kW; SHERIDAN, WY; Owner: LOVCOM, INC.)
  • KURL (730 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: ELENBAAS MEDIA, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KGHL (790 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBUL (970 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KZMQ (1140 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREYBULL, WY; Owner: LEGEND COMMUNICATIONS OF WYOMING LLC)
  • KWYO (1410 AM; 5 kW; SHERIDAN, WY; Owner: KWYO AM, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rosebud:

  • KMCJ (99.5 FM; COLSTRIP, MT; Owner: HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KIKC-FM (101.3 FM; FORSYTH, MT; Owner: MILES CITY, FORSYTH B/CSTG, INC.)
  • K206BN (89.1 FM; ASHLAND, MT; Owner: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS)

TV broadcast stations around Rosebud:

  • K07WJ (Channel 7; COLSTRIP, MT; Owner: COLSTRIP TV TAX DISTRICT)
  • K28CB (Channel 28; COLSTRIP, MT; Owner: COLSTRIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS)
  • K09OY (Channel 9; COLSTRIP, MT; Owner: COLSTRIP TV TAX DISTRICT)
  • K13PV (Channel 13; COLSTRIP, MT; Owner: COLSTRIP TV TAX DISTRICT)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 9.0mTotal length
  • 399Total average daily traffic
  • 4Total average daily truck traffic
  • 419Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Rosebud)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • JOPPA HLCS HBD, Bnsf Ls40 Mp105.3 Joppa Hlcs Hbd (Lat: 46.274417 Lon: -106.326917), Type: Building, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WQUB826,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.5800 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2024, Expiration Date: 05/30/2034, Certifier: Michael Murphy, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:

  • ROSEBUD SCHOOL, 601 Main St (Lat: 46.275556 Lon: -106.441667), Call Sign: WRHR916,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.862 MHz, Grant Date: 06/05/2020, Expiration Date: 06/05/2030, Certifier: David Shreeve, Registrant: Visiplex, Inc., 1287 North Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, Phone: (847) 229-0250, Fax: (847) 229-0259, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rosebud, MT
  • 40.6%Electricity
  • 36.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.4%Coal or coke
  • 6.2%Wood
  • 3.8%Utility gas
  • 3.5%Other fuel
  • 1.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rosebud, MT
  • 67.5%Electricity
  • 22.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.1%Utility gas
  • 3.6%Wood


Rosebud compared to Montana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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