Conrad, Montana

Conrad
City
Conrad, Montana
Nickname:  As Country as They Come
Motto:  "The Heart Of The Golden Triangle"
Location of Conrad, Montana
Coordinates: 48°10′27″N111°56′48″W / 48.17417°N 111.94667°W / 48.17417; -111.94667
Country	United States
State	Montana
County	Pondera
Area [1]
• Total	1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2)
• Land	1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	3,514 ft (1,071 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,318
• Density	1,822.33/sq mi (703.70/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	59425
Area code	406
FIPS code	30-17275
GNIS feature ID	2410217 [2]
Website	http://cityofconrad.com/

Conrad is a city in and the county seat of Pondera County, Montana, United States. ^[3] The population was 2,318 at the 2020 census. ^[4] Each June, the Whoop Up Days, a town wide celebration that includes a parade and rodeo, takes place in Conrad.

The town was incorporated in 1908. ^[5]

Geography

Interstate 15 passes through the community, with access from Exits 335 and 339.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.25 square miles (3.24 km²), all land. ^[6]

Conrad is located one hour from the Rocky Mountain Front and within two hours of Glacier National Park.

Climate

Conrad experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with cold, dry winters and hot, wetter summers.

Climate data for Conrad, Montana (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1911–present)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	65 (18)	72 (22)	79 (26)	88 (31)	93 (34)	101 (38)	103 (39)	105 (41)	100 (38)	91 (33)	82 (28)	72 (22)	105 (41)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	55.2 (12.9)	56.9 (13.8)	65.6 (18.7)	76.0 (24.4)	82.7 (28.2)	87.4 (30.8)	93.6 (34.2)	93.4 (34.1)	87.8 (31.0)	78.3 (25.7)	65.1 (18.4)	53.9 (12.2)	95.2 (35.1)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	34.2 (1.2)	36.8 (2.7)	46.1 (7.8)	56.6 (13.7)	66.1 (18.9)	73.2 (22.9)	82.4 (28.0)	81.7 (27.6)	71.3 (21.8)	57.2 (14.0)	43.1 (6.2)	34.3 (1.3)	56.9 (13.8)
Daily mean °F (°C)	22.6 (−5.2)	24.9 (−3.9)	33.3 (0.7)	43.0 (6.1)	52.4 (11.3)	59.8 (15.4)	67.0 (19.4)	65.6 (18.7)	56.4 (13.6)	44.0 (6.7)	31.8 (−0.1)	23.5 (−4.7)	43.7 (6.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	11.1 (−11.6)	12.9 (−10.6)	20.5 (−6.4)	29.5 (−1.4)	38.7 (3.7)	46.4 (8.0)	51.5 (10.8)	49.6 (9.8)	41.5 (5.3)	30.8 (−0.7)	20.4 (−6.4)	12.6 (−10.8)	30.5 (−0.8)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	−18.2 (−27.9)	−12.2 (−24.6)	−4.4 (−20.2)	12.6 (−10.8)	24.5 (−4.2)	34.6 (1.4)	41.0 (5.0)	38.3 (3.5)	27.2 (−2.7)	9.2 (−12.7)	−5.0 (−20.6)	−13.5 (−25.3)	−26.1 (−32.3)
Record low °F (°C)	−42 (−41)	−45 (−43)	−32 (−36)	−19 (−28)	9 (−13)	27 (−3)	30 (−1)	20 (−7)	0 (−18)	−16 (−27)	−32 (−36)	−46 (−43)	−46 (−43)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.44 (11)	0.45 (11)	0.56 (14)	1.48 (38)	2.08 (53)	2.59 (66)	1.07 (27)	0.99 (25)	1.07 (27)	0.81 (21)	0.64 (16)	0.44 (11)	12.62 (321)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	6.7 (17)	8.0 (20)	6.8 (17)	5.5 (14)	1.1 (2.8)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.3 (0.76)	0.7 (1.8)	4.0 (10)	7.5 (19)	6.2 (16)	46.8 (119)
Average extreme snow depth inches (cm)	5.8 (15)	4.5 (11)	4.6 (12)	3.2 (8.1)	0.5 (1.3)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.6 (1.5)	2.9 (7.4)	5.3 (13)	5.6 (14)	9.3 (24)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	4.6	5.4	5.0	6.7	8.9	10.1	6.1	6.5	5.8	5.1	5.0	4.6	73.8
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	4.5	4.8	3.6	2.1	0.4	0.0	0.0	0.1	0.2	1.5	3.7	4.2	25.1
Source: NOAA [7] [8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	888		—
1920	988		11.3%
1930	1,499		51.7%
1940	1,471		−1.9%
1950	1,865		26.8%
1960	2,665		42.9%
1970	2,770		3.9%
1980	3,074		11.0%
1990	2,891		−6.0%
2000	2,753		−4.8%
2010	2,570		−6.6%
2020	2,318		−9.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [9] [4]

2010 census

As of the census ^[10] of 2010, there were 2,570 people, 1,113 households, and 676 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,056.0 inhabitants per square mile (793.8/km²). There were 1,266 housing units at an average density of 1,012.8 units per square mile (391.0 units/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 0.2% African American, 1.8% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 1,113 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 45.7 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[11] of 2000, there were 2,753 people, 1,154 households, and 755 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,338.5 inhabitants per square mile (902.9/km²). There were 1,332 housing units at an average density of 1,131.5 units per square mile (436.9 units/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.75% White, 0.11% African American, 2.29% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 1,154 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,432, and the median income for a family was $42,056. Males had a median income of $31,908 versus $19,286 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,742. About 10.6% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Conrad operates under a Charter form of government. ^[12] There is a mayor and four elected council members. ^[12] Jamie Miller is the mayor. ^[13]

Arts and Culture

The Conrad Transportation and Historical Museum includes several replicas of the early town history. ^[14]

Infrastructure

Conrad Airport is a public use airport located 1 mile west of town. ^[15]

Logan Health operates a critical access care, rural clinic, and a health center in Conrad. ^[16]

Education

Conrad Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. ^[17] Conrad High School's team name is the Cowboys/Cowgirls. ^[18]

Conrad Public Library is located in town. ^[19]

Media

The weekly newspaper is The Independent-Observer. ^[20] It is available as either a print or e-edition.

The radio station KHSI-LP, a religious teaching channel, is licensed in Conrad.

Notable people

• LeRoy H. Anderson, ^[21] Congressman from Montana
• Scott Curry, NFL offensive tackle
• Carol D'Onofrio (1936–2020), public health researcher, born in Conrad, Montana ^[22]
• Wylie Gustafson, ^[23] country and western singer
• Llew Jones, member of the Montana Senate
• Kristen Juras, ^[24] attorney and 37th Lieutenant Governor of Montana
• Duncan McKenzie, former teacher and convicted murderer
• Shannen Rossmiller, youngest female judge in United States history ^[25]

References

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2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Conrad, Montana
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5. "Conrad". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
7. "NOWData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
8. "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991–2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 18, 2012.
11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
12. "home page". City of Conrad. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
13. "Mayor/City Council". Heart of the Golden Triangle. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
14. "Conrad transportation and historical museum". Montana Office of Tourism. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
15. "S01 Conrad". FAA. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
16. "Logan Health Conrad" . Retrieved August 24, 2023.
17. "Conrad School District 10". Conrad Public Schools. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
18. "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
19. "Conrad Public Library". Conrad Public Library. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
20. "Home". The Independent-Observer. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
21. "LeRoy Anderson Ex-Congressman, 85 - New York Times". The New York Times . September 28, 1991. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
22. Manke, Kara (April 23, 2020). "Carol D'Onofrio, champion of health for underserved communities, dies at 84". Berkeley News. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
23. "Yodeling Conrad cowboy inducted into MT Cowboy Hall of Fame". Golden Triangle News. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
24. "Meet Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras". Office of the Governor.
25. "Obituary - Shannen McCracken Rossmiller". Great Falls Tribune. Retrieved August 25, 2023.