Joliet, Montana

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Joliet, Montana
Town
Location of Joliet, Montana
Location of Joliet, Montana
Coordinates: 45°29′4″N 108°58′17″W / 45.48444°N 108.97139°W / 45.48444; -108.97139Coordinates: 45°29′4″N 108°58′17″W / 45.48444°N 108.97139°W / 45.48444; -108.97139
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyCarbon
Government
Area
[1]
 • Total0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2)
 • Land0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,737 ft (1,139 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total577
 • Density2,137.04/sq mi (812.68/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59041
Area code(s)406
FIPS code30-39700
GNIS feature ID0772882

Joliet is a town in Carbon County, Montana, United States. It is part of the Billings, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 577 at the 2020 census.[2]

History[edit]

The construction of the Rocky Fork & Cooke City Railway in 1892 made Joliet a shipping point.[3] The Joliet Post Office was established on June 10, 1893, with Maud Smith as its first postmaster.[4] The town was named for Joliet, Illinois.[3]

The Fire Hall is listed on the NRHP.

Geography[edit]

Joliet is located at 45°29′4″N 108°58′17″W / 45.48444°N 108.97139°W / 45.48444; -108.97139 (45.484520, −108.971257).[5] U.S. Route 212 cuts through town. Rock Creek flows to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.30 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.[6]

Climate[edit]

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Joliet has a warm-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

Climate data for Joliet, Montana, 1991-2020 normals, extremes 1956-present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 63
(17) 		73
(23) 		78
(26) 		87
(31) 		94
(34) 		102
(39) 		106
(41) 		104
(40) 		101
(38) 		91
(33) 		75
(24) 		69
(21) 		106
(41)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 55
(13) 		59
(15) 		69
(21) 		79
(26) 		85
(29) 		93
(34) 		99
(37) 		97
(36) 		93
(34) 		81
(27) 		66
(19) 		55
(13) 		100
(38)
Average high °F (°C) 35.9
(2.2) 		38.6
(3.7) 		49.0
(9.4) 		56.5
(13.6) 		65.7
(18.7) 		75.8
(24.3) 		85.7
(29.8) 		84.3
(29.1) 		73.7
(23.2) 		58.8
(14.9) 		45.3
(7.4) 		35.8
(2.1) 		58.8
(14.9)
Daily mean °F (°C) 22.9
(−5.1) 		25.3
(−3.7) 		34.1
(1.2) 		41.5
(5.3) 		51.0
(10.6) 		60.1
(15.6) 		67.8
(19.9) 		66.1
(18.9) 		56.5
(13.6) 		43.7
(6.5) 		32.1
(0.1) 		23.4
(−4.8) 		43.7
(6.5)
Average low °F (°C) 9.8
(−12.3) 		12.0
(−11.1) 		19.1
(−7.2) 		26.6
(−3.0) 		36.3
(2.4) 		44.3
(6.8) 		49.9
(9.9) 		47.9
(8.8) 		39.3
(4.1) 		28.6
(−1.9) 		18.9
(−7.3) 		11.1
(−11.6) 		28.7
(−1.9)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −14
(−26) 		−8
(−22) 		0
(−18) 		15
(−9) 		26
(−3) 		34
(1) 		43
(6) 		39
(4) 		29
(−2) 		14
(−10) 		−1
(−18) 		−9
(−23) 		−21
(−29)
Record low °F (°C) −37
(−38) 		−35
(−37) 		−32
(−36) 		−10
(−23) 		15
(−9) 		27
(−3) 		32
(0) 		29
(−2) 		18
(−8) 		−10
(−23) 		−28
(−33) 		−39
(−39) 		−39
(−39)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.53
(13) 		0.57
(14) 		0.84
(21) 		1.89
(48) 		2.67
(68) 		2.11
(54) 		0.94
(24) 		0.88
(22) 		1.26
(32) 		1.57
(40) 		0.70
(18) 		0.58
(15) 		14.54
(369)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 7.7
(20) 		9.5
(24) 		8.0
(20) 		4.1
(10) 		0.8
(2.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.4
(1.0) 		4.8
(12) 		6.5
(17) 		9.1
(23) 		50.9
(129)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 4.7 4.8 6.2 8.7 11.0 9.6 6.7 5.6 6.4 7.1 4.9 5.1 80.8
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 4.2 5.3 3.9 2.4 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 1.9 2.8 5.1 26.0
Source 1: NOAA [7]
Source 2: National Weather Service [8]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1910389—
192044013.1%
1930359−18.4%
194047632.6%
1950410−13.9%
196045210.2%
1970412−8.8%
198058040.8%
1990522−10.0%
200057510.2%
20105953.5%
2020577−3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[9][2]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 595 people, 260 households, and 165 families residing in the town. The population density was 178.3 inhabitants per square mile (68.8/km2). There were 285 housing units at an average density of 950.0 per square mile (366.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 260 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the town was 41.1 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

Education[edit]

Joliet Public Schools educates students from Kindergarten through 12th grade.[11] They are known as the J-Hawks.[12] Joliet High School is a Class B school (108 - 306 students) which helps determine athletic competitions.

Joliet Public Library serves the area.[13]

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Joliet". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  4. ^ Lutz, Dennis J (1986). Montana Post Offices & Postmasters.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  7. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved on August 5, 2022.
  8. ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data". National Weather Service. Retrieved on August 5, 2022
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  11. ^ "Joliet Public School". Joliet Public Schools. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  13. ^ "Joliet Public Library". Montana State Library. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
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