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Population in 2010: 60.
Population change since 2000: 0.0%
Males: 29  (48.5%)
Females: 31  (51.5%)
Median resident age:

63.6 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years

Zip code: 59059

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-679,629,992 (it was $23,750 in 2000)
Musselshell:  $-679,629,992
MT:  $67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,566 (it was $8,501 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-799,040,453 (it was $45,000 in 2000)
Musselshell:  $-799,040,453
MT:  $366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $69,594; detached houses: $137,079; mobile homes: $14,667
March 2022 cost of living index in Musselshell: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 39.4%
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Ancestries: Norwegian (44.4%), German (22.2%), English (16.7%), French (11.1%), Irish (5.6%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 2994 feet

Land area: 2.57 square miles.

Population density: 23 people per square mile   (very low).

Musselshell, Montana map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Musselshell CDP:

0.9% ($388)
Montana:

1.3% ($1,212)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Billings, MT (54.9 miles , pop. 89,847).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (485.2 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (922.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Melstone, MT (3.5 miles),
Roundup, MT (4.7 miles ),
Klein, MT (4.8 miles),
Camp Three, MT (4.8 miles),
Buffalo Creek, MT (5.4 miles ),
Winnett, MT (6.0 miles),
North Treasure, MT (6.0 miles ),
Custer, MT (6.1 miles)

Latitude: 46.52 N, Longitude: 108.09 W

Area code: 406

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

Musselshell satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
Montana:

3.8%

Average climate in Musselshell, 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
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2003 was 8.22. This is significantly better than average.

City:

8.22
U.S.:

72.56
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 2.43. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.43
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 0.384. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.384
U.S.:

1.515

Earthquake activity:

Musselshell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 532% 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 183.4 miles away from Musselshell 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 325.0 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 180.7 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 214.2 miles away from the city center
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 369.0 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 229.1 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 Musselshell County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Fires: 3, Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Musselshell:

  • Montana State University-Billings (about 54 miles; Billings, MT; Full-time enrollment: 4,319)
  • Sheridan College (about 134 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • Montana State University (about 154 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • Black Hills State University (about 248 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 260 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • Casper College (about 270 miles; Casper, WY; FT enrollment: 2,770)
  • The University of Montana (about 281 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Hawk Creek Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Musselshell 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 Musselshell and their reported violations in the past:

MUSSELSHELL COMMUNITY COUNTY W AND S DIS (Population served: 75, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-14-2013), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2013)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-19-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-19-2008), St Public Notif received (FEB-27-2008), St Compliance achieved (JUN-19-2009)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2004, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-04-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-04-2005), St Compliance achieved (JUN-19-2009)
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

1.9 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

62.5%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Musselshell:

Marital status in Musselshell, MT
  • Never married: 7.3%
  • Now married: 53.3%
  • Separated: 19.9%
  • Widowed: 19.5%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Musselshell:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 44.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.7
Montana average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

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

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic7513
Other2732
Evangelical Protestant25311
Mainline Protestant2323
None3,029-
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
Musselshell County:

4.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Musselshell County:

6.71 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Musselshell County:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

10.38 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.2%
State:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

20.6%
State:

23.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Musselshell:

  • KURL (730 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: ELENBAAS MEDIA, INC.)
  • KGHL (790 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KBUL (970 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KATL (770 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: STAR PRINTING COMPANY)
  • KIKC (1250 AM; 5 kW; FORSYTH, MT; Owner: MILES CITY, FORSYTH B/DCSTG, INC.)
  • KMTA (1050 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: SENGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KZMQ (1140 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREYBULL, WY; Owner: LEGEND COMMUNICATIONS OF WYOMING LLC)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.4mTotal length
  • 1,095Total average daily traffic
  • 75Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,150Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • BILL WADE, 15.4 Mi Se (Lat: 46.298333 Lon: -108.149722), Type: 85.0, Overall height: 85 m, Registrant: Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc, Billw@midrivers.Com, , 280 Circl-e, Phone: (406) 485-3301

  • Erin M Lutts, 15.4 Mi Se (Lat: 46.298333 Lon: -108.149722), Type: 85.0, Structure height: 30065 m, Overall height: 85 m, Registrant: Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc., Erin.Lutts@midrivers.Coop, , 280 Circl-e, Phone: (406) 485-3301

  • 15.4 Mi Se (Lat: 46.298333 Lon: -108.149722), Type: 85.0, Overall height: 85 m, Registrant: Mid Rivers Telephone Cooperative Inc, Mrtcinfo@mcn.Net, , 280 Circl-e, Phone: (406) 485-3301


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 11.5 Mi S (Lat: 46.613833 Lon: -107.957111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 20.7 m, Overall height: 27.7 m, Call Sign: WNFJ433,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.747 MHz, 155.715 MHz, Grant Date: 12/10/2020, Expiration Date: 01/08/2031, Registrant: Musselshell County, 704 1st St E, Roundup, MT 59072, Phone: (406) 323-3554, Fax: (406) 323-2367, Email:

  • 24 S. Musselshell Rd (Lat: 46.525333 Lon: -108.091278), Call Sign: WQZS886,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.005 MHz, Grant Date: 07/25/2017, Expiration Date: 07/25/2027, Certifier: Bud Goffena, Registrant: Industrial Communications And Electronics, 201 Erie Drive, Billings, MT 59107, Phone: (406) 259-1212, Fax: (406) 259-9989, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • DAVID HILL, 15.4 Mi Se Of (Lat: 46.298278 Lon: -108.149833), Overall height: 85.3 m, Call Sign: WHE449,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 03/23/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Registrant: Wiley, 1776 K Street Nw, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 719-7459, Email:

  • MUSSELSHELL, Main Street (Lat: 46.517750 Lon: -108.091778), Overall height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WHE450,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 05/10/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Registrant: L, 1776 K Street Nw, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 719-7459, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2
  • Sec 13, Township 11 North, Range 29 East (Lat: 46.711361 Lon: -108.008722), Call Sign: KNLM428,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.660 MHz, Grant Date: 02/10/2015, Expiration Date: 02/10/2025, Registrant: Communications Advisory Counsel, 5151 Wisconsin Avenue N.W. Suite 311, Washington, DC 20016, Phone: (202) 333-5273, Fax: (202) 333-5274, Email:

  • Atop David Hill, 15 Mi S. Of (Lat: 46.298278 Lon: -108.149833), Overall height: 85.3 m, Call Sign: KNKP484,
    Assigned Frequencies: 931.812 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 11/26/2003, Certifier: Paul H Kuzia, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 2300 N Street, N.W., 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-46-310P (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9281Y, N9281Y, N-9281Y, Serial Number: 46-8608027, Year manufactured: 1986, Airworthiness Date: 01/25/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 05/18/2020
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Darren J Sharp, 151 Sharp Rd, Musselshell, MT 59059, Other Owners: Taryn L Sharp

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Musselshell, MT
  • 81.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.1%Other fuel
  • 7.4%Electricity


Musselshell compared to Montana state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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