Roundup, Montana

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Roundup, Montana
Musselshell county courthouse.jpg
Musselshell County Courthouse
Musselshell County Montana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Roundup Highlighted.svg
Location in Musselshell County and the state of Montana
Coordinates: 46°26′54″N108°32′34″W / 46.44833°N 108.54278°W / 46.44833; -108.54278
CountryUnited States
State Montana
County Musselshell
Area
[1]
  Total1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2)
  Land1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,215 ft (980 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total1,742
  Density1,347.25/sq mi (520.10/km2)
Time zone UTC−7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP codes
59072-59073
Area code 406
FIPS code 30-64525
GNIS feature ID0778772
Website www.roundupmontana.net

Roundup is a city in and the county seat of Musselshell County, Montana, United States. [3] The population was 1,742 as of the 2020 census. [2]

Contents

The city was incorporated in 1909. [4] It has a Commissioner-Executive form of government. [4]

History

Roundup served as a place for cattlemen to "round up" their cattle along the Musselshell River. It was the trailhead in the Great Montana Centennial Cattle Drive, [5] and now drives happen annually.

The post office opened in 1883. [6] In 1907, the Milwaukee Road reached Roundup.

From Hell to Breakfast in Old Montana, by Leland Blanchard, tells the story of pioneers who lived and worked in Roundup in the early 1900s. [7]

Geography

Roundup is located in west-cenral Musselshell County at 46°26′54″N108°32′34″W / 46.44833°N 108.54278°W / 46.44833; -108.54278 (46.448401, -108.542676). [8] U.S. Routes 12 and 87 pass through the city. US 12 leads east 102 miles (164 km) to Forsyth and west 69 miles (111 km) to Harlowton, while US 87 leads northwest 75 miles (121 km) to Lewistown and south 49 miles (79 km) to Billings. The two highways pass through Roundup as Main Street and 1st Avenue West.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.29 square miles (3.34 km2), all land. [1] The southern border of the city follows the north bank of the Musselshell River, an east- and then north-flowing tributary of the Missouri River. The Bull Mountains rise to the south of Roundup.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Roundup has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

Climate data for Roundup, Montana, 19912020 normals, extremes 19142019
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)70
(21)
75
(24)
82
(28)
91
(33)
100
(38)
106
(41)
111
(44)
108
(42)
102
(39)
95
(35)
77
(25)
70
(21)
111
(44)
Mean maximum °F (°C)58.2
(14.6)
61.9
(16.6)
70.3
(21.3)
80.4
(26.9)
87.4
(30.8)
96.0
(35.6)
100.1
(37.8)
98.8
(37.1)
93.3
(34.1)
82.0
(27.8)
67.6
(19.8)
57.1
(13.9)
101.6
(38.7)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)37.2
(2.9)
40.7
(4.8)
50.6
(10.3)
59.9
(15.5)
69.1
(20.6)
78.3
(25.7)
88.9
(31.6)
87.9
(31.1)
76.9
(24.9)
60.9
(16.1)
46.6
(8.1)
37.2
(2.9)
61.2
(16.2)
Daily mean °F (°C)25.1
(−3.8)
27.8
(−2.3)
36.3
(2.4)
44.9
(7.2)
54.2
(12.3)
63.1
(17.3)
71.2
(21.8)
69.5
(20.8)
59.6
(15.3)
46.3
(7.9)
34.2
(1.2)
25.7
(−3.5)
46.5
(8.1)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)13.1
(−10.5)
14.9
(−9.5)
22.1
(−5.5)
30.0
(−1.1)
39.3
(4.1)
47.8
(8.8)
53.5
(11.9)
51.1
(10.6)
42.4
(5.8)
31.7
(−0.2)
21.8
(−5.7)
14.2
(−9.9)
31.8
(−0.1)
Mean minimum °F (°C)−13.3
(−25.2)
−8.7
(−22.6)
−2.5
(−19.2)
17.7
(−7.9)
27.4
(−2.6)
37.1
(2.8)
44.9
(7.2)
41.6
(5.3)
28.8
(−1.8)
16.0
(−8.9)
0.4
(−17.6)
−12.5
(−24.7)
−24.3
(−31.3)
Record low °F (°C)−41
(−41)
−52
(−47)
−33
(−36)
−9
(−23)
10
(−12)
31
(−1)
36
(2)
30
(−1)
15
(−9)
−10
(−23)
−36
(−38)
−44
(−42)
−52
(−47)
Average precipitation inches (mm)0.37
(9.4)
0.42
(11)
0.71
(18)
1.71
(43)
2.55
(65)
2.89
(73)
1.70
(43)
1.21
(31)
1.20
(30)
1.22
(31)
0.49
(12)
0.41
(10)
14.88
(376.4)
Average snowfall inches (cm)5.2
(13)
3.9
(9.9)
4.4
(11)
1.4
(3.6)
0.1
(0.25)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
1.0
(2.5)
2.8
(7.1)
5.6
(14)
24.4
(61.35)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)4.03.65.17.710.010.67.05.15.36.93.94.573.7
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)3.22.81.90.70.10.00.00.00.00.51.73.414.3
Source 1: NOAA [9]
Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima and minima 1981–2010) [10]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910 1,513
1920 2,43460.9%
1930 2,5775.9%
1940 2,6442.6%
1950 2,8568.0%
1960 2,842−0.5%
1970 2,116−25.5%
1980 2,1190.1%
1990 1,808−14.7%
2000 1,9316.8%
2010 1,788−7.4%
2020 1,742−2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [11] [2]

2010 census

As of the census [12] of 2010, there were 1,788 people, 814 households, and 445 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,334.3 inhabitants per square mile (515.2/km2). There were 973 housing units at an average density of 726.1 per square mile (280.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.3% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 814 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.3% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 43.6 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census [13] of 2000, there were 1,931 people, 833 households, and 498 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,437.8 inhabitants per square mile (555.1/km2). There were 978 housing units at an average density of 728.2 per square mile (281.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.05% White, 0.16% African American, 0.78% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.47% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.74% of the population.

There were 833 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,144, and the median income for a family was $31,129. Males had a median income of $25,875 versus $17,011 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,123. About 13.7% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.4% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

The area has coal mines, which combined with the agriculture, maintain the economy of the town. [4]

Roundup is a hub in Amazon.com's supply chain with a growing industry of prep centers, or businesses that specialize in packing goods to meet the requirements of Amazon's highly automated warehouses. [14]

Arts and culture

The Musselshell Valley Historical Museum highlights the early settlement of the area. Signal Peak Energy largely funded a coal exhibit. [15] Several recreated locations, such as a hospital, general store, and school, allow visitors to experience life as it was.

Roundup School-Community Library is a public library which serves the area. [16]

Parks and recreation

The Musselshell River on the southern side of town provides the opportunity for fishing. Fish in the river include brown trout, smallmouth bass, and catfish. [17] Other activities are floating the river or harvesting the mussels the river is named for.

Hunting options are plentiful. The area has an abundance of whitetail and mule deer, antelope, and gamebirds. [18] The large number of animals can become a safety hazard, so an annual archery-only hunt is authorized in and around the town after the usual hunting season. [19] [20]

Education

Roundup School District educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. [21] Roundup High School's team name is the Panthers. [22] In the 2021-2022 school year, 174 students were enrolled in the high school. [23]

Media

The local newspaper is the Roundup Record-Tribune. [24] It is published weekly and serves Musselshell County and the neighboring counties.

There are two radio stations licensed in Roundup. KQLJ-LP is a religious channel [25] affiliated with Three Angels Broadcasting Network. KXEM [26] is also a religious channel. It is part of Your Network of Praise.

Infrastructure

U.S. Route 87 passes through the town from north to south while U.S. Route 12 travels east to west.

Roundup Airport is a public use airport located 2 miles (3 km) north of town. [27]

Notable people

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