Park City, Montana

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Park City, Montana
CDP
Location of Park City, Montana
Location of Park City, Montana
Coordinates: 45°37′46″N 108°55′3″W / 45.62944°N 108.91750°W / 45.62944; -108.91750Coordinates: 45°37′46″N 108°55′3″W / 45.62944°N 108.91750°W / 45.62944; -108.91750
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyStillwater
Area
 • Total1.0 sq mi (2.7 km2)
 • Land1.0 sq mi (2.7 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
3,399 ft (1,036 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total870
 • Density838.9/sq mi (323.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59063
Area code(s)406
FIPS code30-56575
GNIS feature ID0775081

Park City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stillwater County, Montana, United States. The population was 870 at the 2000 census. Located 20 miles from the state's largest city, Billings, Park City has a small town atmosphere. The largest building in the city is Park City Schools, a K-12 education system. The school's mascot is the panther and school colors are red and black. It is not incorporated, therefore does not have a mayor or any other "city" legislative positions. Most of the historical buildings are made of sandstone, due to the large sandstone cliffs to the north of the town.

The town has a library, school, fire department, two gas stations/convenience stores, three churches of different denominations as well as two bars. The town serves as a bedroom community for the neighboring cities of Laurel and Billings. Most inhabitants are employed in either of those two towns. It is mainly a farming community, growing mostly sugar beets and corn.

A post office was opened under the name Young's Point in 1878. In 1882 a group of settler's arrived and named the area Park City.[1]

Geography[edit]

Park City is located at 45°37′46″N 108°55′3″W / 45.62944°N 108.91750°W / 45.62944; -108.91750 (45.629523, -108.917418).[2]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), all land.

Climate[edit]

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Park City has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[3]

Demographics[edit]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 870 people, 330 households, and 256 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 838.9 people per square mile (323.0/km2). There were 343 housing units at an average density of 330.7 per square mile (127.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.78% White, 0.23% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 1.03% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

There were 330 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,266, and the median income for a family was $42,917. Males had a median income of $31,806 versus $16,490 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,912. About 5.1% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

Park City Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.[5] Park City High School's team name is the Panthers.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Park City". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  2. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  3. ^ Climate Summary for Park City, Montana
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "Park City Schools". Park City Schools. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
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