Radersburg is an unincorporated rural village in Broadwater County, Montana, United States.
Radersburg, Montana | |
|---|---|
 Location of Radersburg, Montana | |
| Coordinates: 46°11′41″N 111°37′47″W / 46.19472°N 111.62972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Broadwater |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,321 ft (1,317 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 61 |
| • Density | 243.03/sq mi (93.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 59641 |
| Area code | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-60475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0789323[2] |
History
editRadersburg was established in 1865 when gold was discovered there. It is named for Reuben Rader, a Virginian who ranched and prospected in the area.[3]
In 1869 it became the county seat of Jefferson County. The seat of government was lost in 1883 to Boulder.[3]
Geography
editRadersburg is located at 46°11′41″N 111°37′47″W / 46.19472°N 111.62972°W (46.194822, -111.629770).[4] Swamp Creek runs alongside the town. It is near Canyon Ferry Lake.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.7 km2), all land. More precise information for the village itself has not been made available.[5]
Climate
editAccording to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Radersburg has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[6]
Demographics
editSpecific demographics for Radersburg are not available, as in 2010 the village was included in a larger census-designated place bearing its name, by the United States Census Bureau for its statistical purposes. The following Census Bureau data is, therefore, for the entire CDP. See the article titled Radersburg, Oregon CDP for additional information.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 61 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 70 people, 39 households, and 20 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 108.5 inhabitants per square mile (41.9/km2). There were 53 housing units at an average density of 82.2 per square mile (31.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.00% White.
There were 39 households, out of which 12.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.2% were non-families. 46.2% 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 1.79 and the average family size was 2.33.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 11.4% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 35.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,786, and the median income for a family was $33,036. Males had a median income of $23,036 versus $11,875 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,733. There were no families and 15.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.
The population was 66 at the 2010 census.[5]
Education
editIt is within the Townsend K-12 Schools school district.[9]
Radersburg students attend Townsend Elementary and Broadwater High School.
Notable people
edit- Cecil Duff, pitcher for the Chicago White Sox
- Myrna Loy, film actress
References
edit- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Radersburg, Montana
- ^ a b "Radersburg". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Radersburg CDP, Montana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ Climate Summary for Radersburg, Montana
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Broadwater County, MT" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2024. - Text list