Opheim, Montana

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Opheim, Montana
Valley County Montana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Opheim Highlighted.svg
Location of Opheim, Montana
Coordinates: 48°51′25″N106°24′30″W / 48.85694°N 106.40833°W / 48.85694; -106.40833
Country United States
State Montana
County Valley
Area
[1]
  Total0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
  Land0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
3,265 ft (995 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total75
  Density358.85/sq mi (138.85/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59250
Area code 406
FIPS code 30-55525
GNIS feature ID2413084 [2]

Opheim is a town in Valley County, Montana, United States. The population was 75 at the 2020 census. [3]

Contents

History

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2), all land. [10]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Opheim has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. [11]

Climate data for Opheim, Montana, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1943–present
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)56
(13)
66
(19)
75
(24)
91
(33)
98
(37)
105
(41)
103
(39)
105
(41)
100
(38)
91
(33)
76
(24)
55
(13)
105
(41)
Mean maximum °F (°C)41.9
(5.5)
43.6
(6.4)
59.9
(15.5)
73.5
(23.1)
81.9
(27.7)
87.7
(30.9)
93.3
(34.1)
94.2
(34.6)
87.7
(30.9)
75.6
(24.2)
57.4
(14.1)
41.5
(5.3)
96.0
(35.6)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)18.1
(−7.7)
21.8
(−5.7)
34.1
(1.2)
49.4
(9.7)
60.7
(15.9)
68.8
(20.4)
77.0
(25.0)
76.9
(24.9)
65.6
(18.7)
49.3
(9.6)
32.6
(0.3)
20.8
(−6.2)
47.9
(8.8)
Daily mean °F (°C)7.7
(−13.5)
10.9
(−11.7)
23.1
(−4.9)
36.4
(2.4)
47.2
(8.4)
56.0
(13.3)
62.4
(16.9)
61.5
(16.4)
50.9
(10.5)
36.8
(2.7)
21.9
(−5.6)
10.7
(−11.8)
35.5
(1.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)−2.6
(−19.2)
0.0
(−17.8)
12.2
(−11.0)
23.5
(−4.7)
33.6
(0.9)
43.1
(6.2)
47.9
(8.8)
46.1
(7.8)
36.3
(2.4)
24.3
(−4.3)
11.3
(−11.5)
0.6
(−17.4)
23.0
(−5.0)
Mean minimum °F (°C)−27.6
(−33.1)
−21.7
(−29.8)
−12.5
(−24.7)
9.4
(−12.6)
21.3
(−5.9)
33.6
(0.9)
39.7
(4.3)
34.5
(1.4)
22.0
(−5.6)
7.2
(−13.8)
−9.9
(−23.3)
−21.8
(−29.9)
−32.9
(−36.1)
Record low °F (°C)−50
(−46)
−51
(−46)
−37
(−38)
−18
(−28)
2
(−17)
20
(−7)
29
(−2)
24
(−4)
2
(−17)
−19
(−28)
−32
(−36)
−49
(−45)
−51
(−46)
Average precipitation inches (mm)0.34
(8.6)
0.16
(4.1)
0.32
(8.1)
0.81
(21)
2.08
(53)
3.08
(78)
2.08
(53)
1.08
(27)
1.10
(28)
0.72
(18)
0.32
(8.1)
0.22
(5.6)
12.31
(312.5)
Average snowfall inches (cm)7.1
(18)
5.5
(14)
5.2
(13)
3.1
(7.9)
1.2
(3.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.2
(0.51)
2.5
(6.4)
6.2
(16)
7.3
(19)
38.3
(97.81)
Average extreme snow depth inches (cm)7.3
(19)
6.4
(16)
5.4
(14)
1.7
(4.3)
0.8
(2.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.1
(0.25)
1.5
(3.8)
4.1
(10)
4.5
(11)
9.7
(25)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)4.84.35.56.28.210.88.86.25.44.54.64.774
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)4.23.94.01.80.70.00.00.00.11.13.24.423.4
Source 1: NOAA [12]
Source 2: National Weather Service [13]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1930 424
1940 344−18.9%
1950 38311.3%
1960 45719.3%
1970 306−33.0%
1980 210−31.4%
1990 145−31.0%
2000 111−23.4%
2010 85−23.4%
2020 75−11.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [14] [3]

2010 census

As of the census [15] of 2010, there were 85 people, 47 households, and 24 families residing in the town. The population density was 404.8 inhabitants per square mile (156.3/km2). There were 69 housing units at an average density of 328.6 per square mile (126.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.6% White and 2.4% from two or more races.

There were 47 households, of which 12.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.9% were non-families. 46.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.81 and the average family size was 2.54.

The median age in the town was 58.4 years. 11.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.4% were from 25 to 44; 42.4% were from 45 to 64; and 27.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census [16] of 2000, there were 111 people, 56 households, and 31 families residing in the town. The population density was 508.5 inhabitants per square mile (196.3/km2). There were 83 housing units at an average density of 380.2 per square mile (146.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.1% White, and 0.9% from two or more races.

There were 56 households, out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.9% were non-families. 41.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.63.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.1% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 31.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $24,583, and the median income for a family was $36,563. Males had a median income of $38,333 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,680. 7.2% of the population and no families were below the poverty line. none under the age of 18 and 20.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education

Opheim Public School educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. [17] Opheim High School's team name is the Vikings. [18]

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