St. Regis, Montana

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St. Regis, Montana
Census-designated place
StRegisMTJuly2019.jpg
Center of St. Regis in 2019
Mineral County Montana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas St. Regis Highlighted.svg
Location in Mineral County and the state of Montana
Coordinates: 47°17′58″N115°6′1″W / 47.29944°N 115.10028°W / 47.29944; -115.10028
Country United States
State Montana
County Mineral
Area
[1]
 • Total0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2)
 • Land0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
[2]
2,635 ft (803 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
 • Total313
 • Density365.65/sq mi (141.12/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
59866
Area code 406
FIPS code 30-65575
GNIS feature ID2409233 [2]

St. Regis or Saint Regis [2] is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Mineral County, Montana. The population was 313 at the time of the 2020 census.

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Pierre-Jean De Smet travelled extensively in this area of Montana. He named the river, after which the town takes its name, after a fellow Jesuit priest. [4] The post office opened in 1896. [4]

The Northern Pacific Railway built a railroad through the town in the early 1900's, boosting the economy.

Geography

St. Regis is at the confluence of the St. Regis River and the Clark Fork. It is about 30 miles (48 km) from Idaho. It is in the Lolo National Forest and the Bitterroot Mountains.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the St. Regis CDP has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.06 km2), or 2.65%, are water. [5]

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, St. Regis has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. [6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2000 315—
2010 3191.3%
2020 313−1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

As of the census [8] of 2010, there were 319 people, 135 households, and 73 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 381.4 inhabitants per square mile (147.3/km2). There were 161 housing units at an average density of 194.9 per square mile (75.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.87% White, 2.54% Native American, 0.32% Asian, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.54% of the population.

There were 135 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.2% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% 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 3.09.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $27,750. Males had a median income of $29,250 versus $14,844 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,137. About 18.2% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.3% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

St. Regis School District educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. [9] The district includes 3 schools. For the 2021-2022, a total of 195 students were enrolled. [10]

Saint Regis High School's team name is the Tigers. [11]

A branch of the Mineral County Public Library is in St. Regis. [12]

Media

The Mineral Independent is the newspaper serving Mineral County. It is printed weekly and also has an e-edition. [13]

Television stations in St. Regis are:

Some of the strongest AM radio stations in St. Regis include:

Some of the strongest FM radio stations in St. Regis include:

Infrastructure

Interstate 90 runs along the southern edge of the community, with access from Exit 33. I-90 leads southeast 71 miles (114 km) to Missoula and west 93 miles (150 km) to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

It is on Montana Highway 135, a shortcut to Glacier National Park for travelers coming from the east. [16]

The nearest commercial airport is in Missoula, 70 miles (113 km) southeast.

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References

  1. ↑ "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: St. Regis, Montana
  3. ↑ "P1. Race – St. Regis CDP, Montana: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "St. Regis". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): St. Regis CDP, Montana". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  6. ↑ Climate Summary for St. Regis, Montana
  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  8. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. ↑ "St. Regis School District". St. Regis School District. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  10. ↑ "St Regis K-12 Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  12. ↑ "St. Regis Branch Library". Mineral County Public Library. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Latest News". Clark Fork Valley Press/Mineral Independent. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  14. ↑ "KQEZ". FCC. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  15. ↑ "KTGC-LP". FCC. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  16. ↑ "St. Regis". Montana Official State Travel Site. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
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