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'''Broadus''' is a town in and the ] of ], ], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=2011-05-31 }}</ref> The population was 468 at the ]. '''Broadus''' is a town in and the ] of ], ], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref> The population was 456 at the ].


==History== ==History==
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The ], part of the ], were fought near the present-day town from September 1–15, 1865, by the U.S. Army against Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors. On March 17, 1876, the ] occurred about {{convert|34|mi|km}} southwest of present-day Broadus, and on June 13, 1876, six companies of the ] led by Major ] marched along the Powder River to within {{convert|10|mi|km}} north of the town's present location before turning west toward the ]. The ], part of the ], were fought near the present-day town from September 1–15, 1865, by the U.S. Army against Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors. On March 17, 1876, the ] occurred about {{convert|34|mi|km}} southwest of present-day Broadus, and on June 13, 1876, six companies of the ] led by Major ] marched along the Powder River to within {{convert|10|mi|km}} north of the town's present location before turning west toward the ].


===The Town=== ===Town===
The Broadus post office was established in 1900, and named after the Broaddus family, early settlers in the area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=27678|title=Profile for Broadus, Montana|publisher=]|access-date=2010-05-28}}</ref><ref name="names">{{cite book|last1=Carkeek Cheney|first1=Roberta|title=Names on the Face of Montana|date=1983|publisher=Mountain Press Publishing Company|location=Missoula, Montana|isbn=0-87842-150-5|page=5}}</ref> When the town's streets were being planned, they were made wide enough for a horse-drawn carriage to turn around.<ref name="bg" /> The original streets are still this wide today. In 1918 publication of the ] began, and is still published today, although it is now called the Powder River Examiner. The Broadus post office was established in 1900, and named after the Broaddus family, early settlers in the area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=27678|title=Profile for Broadus, Montana|publisher=]|access-date=May 28, 2010}}</ref><ref name="names">{{cite book|last1=Carkeek Cheney|first1=Roberta|title=Names on the Face of Montana|date=1983|publisher=Mountain Press Publishing Company|location=Missoula, Montana|isbn=0-87842-150-5|page=5}}</ref> When the town's streets were being planned, they were made wide enough for a horse-drawn carriage to turn around.<ref name="bg" /> The original streets are still this wide today. In 1918 publication of the '']'' began, and is still published today, although it is now called the ''Powder River Examiner''.


In 1920, Broadus was chosen as the county seat of the newly established Powder River County. As an incentive for voters choosing Broadus, Margaret Trautman promised a donation of 80 acres from her ranch to the town.<ref name="bg">{{cite web|last1=Pickett|first1=Mary|title=At a crossroads: After century, Broadus may see changes in future|url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/at-a-crossroads-after-century-broadus-may-see-changes-in/article_f53dea30-d974-11df-99e4-001cc4c03286.html|publisher=Billings Gazette|access-date=29 July 2017|date=Oct 17, 2010}}</ref> In 1920, Broadus was chosen as the county seat of the newly established Powder River County. As an incentive for voters choosing Broadus, Margaret Trautman promised a donation of 80 acres from her ranch to the town.<ref name="bg">{{cite web|last1=Pickett|first1=Mary|title=At a crossroads: After century, Broadus may see changes in future|url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/at-a-crossroads-after-century-broadus-may-see-changes-in/article_f53dea30-d974-11df-99e4-001cc4c03286.html|publisher=Billings Gazette|access-date=July 29, 2017|date=October 17, 2010}}</ref>


When Belle Creek Oil Field opened in the late 1960s, the economy of Broadus boomed.<ref name="mhs">{{cite web|title=Montana Place Names Companion|url=http://mtplacenames.org/|publisher=Montana Historical Society|access-date=29 July 2017}}</ref> Oil and gas production continue to be important to the local economy. When Belle Creek Oil Field opened in the late 1960s, the economy of Broadus boomed.<ref name="mhs">{{cite web|title=Montana Place Names Companion|url=http://mtplacenames.org/|publisher=Montana Historical Society|access-date=July 29, 2017}}</ref> Oil and gas production continue to be important to the local economy.


==Geography== ==Geography==
Broadus is located at {{coord|45|26|34|N|105|24|33|W|type:city}} (45.442809, -105.409147).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the ], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.35|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_30.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 26, 2020}}</ref>

According to the ], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.34|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=] |access-date=2012-12-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref>


===Climate=== ===Climate===
According to the ] system, Broadus has a ], abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.<ref></ref> According to the ] system, Broadus has a ], abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Broadus, Montana Climate Classification |url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=721142&cityname=Broadus%252C+Montana%252C+United+States+of+America&units= |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=Weatherbase}}</ref>


Broadus has a cold ] due to its very dry winters. There are significant ]s throughout the year, and strong ] seasonal swings between the warm to hot summers and the cold winters. Broadus has a cold ] due to its very dry winters. There are significant ]s throughout the year, and strong ] seasonal swings between the warm to hot summers and the cold winters.


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|source=Western Regional Climate Center<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?mt1127 |title=BROADUS, MONTANA (241127) |access-date=July 6, 2016 |publisher=Western Regional Climate Center |date=July 2016}}</ref>
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|2000= 451 |2000= 451
|2010= 468 |2010= 468
|2020= 456
|estyear=2019
|estimate=462
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name="MT">{{cite web|url=http://ceic.mt.gov/Population/PopulationProjections.aspx|title=Census & Economic Information Center|access-date=July 3, 2015}}</ref> |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name="MT">{{cite web|url=http://ceic.mt.gov/Population/PopulationProjections.aspx|title=Census & Economic Information Center|access-date=July 3, 2015|archive-date=July 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704224618/http://ceic.mt.gov/Population/PopulationProjections.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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===2010 census=== ===2010 census===
As of the ]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|access-date=2012-12-18}}</ref> of 2010, there were 468 people, 218 households, and 114 families living in the town. The ] was {{convert|1376.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 254 housing units at an average density of {{convert|747.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 95.1% ], 0.6% ], 0.4% ], 1.7% from ], and 2.1% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 3.0% of the population. As of the ]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|access-date=December 18, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 468 people, 21 households, and 11 families living in the town. The ] was {{convert|1376.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 254 housing units at an average density of {{convert|747.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 95.1% ], 0.6% ], 0.4% ], 1.7% from ], and 2.1% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 3.0% of the population.


There were 218 households, of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were ] living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.7% were non-families. 44.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.80. There were 218 households, of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were ] living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.7% were non-families. 44.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.80.
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===2000 census=== ===2000 census===
As of the ]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 451 people, 199 households, and 125 families living in the town. The ] was 1,379.2 people per square mile (527.7/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 267 housing units at an average density of 816.5 per square mile (312.4/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 98.45% ], 1.11% ], 0.22% ], and 0.22% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 1.11% of the population. As of the ]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 451 people, 199 households, and 125 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|1,379.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 267 housing units at an average density of {{convert|816.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 98.45% ], 1.11% ], 0.22% ], and 0.22% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 1.11% of the population.


There were 199 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were ] living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.86. There were 199 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were ] living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.86.
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==Infrastructure== ==Infrastructure==
] is a county-owned, public-use airport located three miles (5 km) northwest of town. ] is a county-owned, public-use airport located three miles (5 km) northwest of town.<ref>{{FAA-airport|ID=00F|use=PU|own=PU|site=12280.12*A}}</ref>


==Education== ==Education==
Broadus and ] is served by the ], which is part of the Broadus Public School System, District No. 79J. They are known as the Hawks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Member Schools |url=https://www.mhsa.org/memberschools |publisher=Montana High School Association |access-date=19 April 2021}}</ref> In addition to the high school, Broadus Public Schools also operates an elementary and junior high school. As of November 1, 2014, the junior and senior high schools had a combined enrollment of 135 students. The elementary school had an enrollment of about 150 for the 2005–06 school year, in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Broadus and ] is served by the ], which is part of the Broadus Public School System, District No. 79J. They are known as the Hawks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Member Schools |url=https://www.mhsa.org/memberschools |publisher=Montana High School Association |access-date=April 19, 2021}}</ref> In addition to the high school, Broadus Public Schools also operates an elementary and junior high school. As of November 1, 2014, the junior and senior high schools had a combined enrollment of 135 students. The elementary school had an enrollment of about 150 for the 2005–06 school year, in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade.


The Henry A. Malley Memorial Library is a public library serving the area.<ref>{{cite web |title=Henry A. Malley Memorial Library |url=http://prco.mt.gov/Library |publisher=Montana.gov |access-date=13 April 2021}}</ref> The Henry A. Malley Memorial Library is a public library serving the area.<ref>{{cite web |title=Henry A. Malley Memorial Library |url=http://prco.mt.gov/Library |publisher=Montana.gov |access-date=April 13, 2021}}</ref>

==Media==
The '']'' is the local newspaper.<ref>{{cite web |title=Home page |url=https://www.powderriverexaminer.com/ |publisher=Powder River Examiner |access-date=January 3, 2024}}</ref> It is published weekly.


==Attractions== ==Attractions==
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The Powder River/Reynolds Battlefield is located on private land near the Powder River about {{convert|34|mi|km}} southwest of present-day Broadus. The battlefield is accessible by ], (Moorhead Road) on the west side of the Powder River. There is a rock monument with the headstones of four soldiers killed there as well as a small Northern Cheyenne memorial marking the site.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Vaughn|first1=J.W.|title=The Reynolds Campaign on Powder River|date=1961|publisher=University of Oklahoma Press}}</ref> The Powder River/Reynolds Battlefield is located on private land near the Powder River about {{convert|34|mi|km}} southwest of present-day Broadus. The battlefield is accessible by ], (Moorhead Road) on the west side of the Powder River. There is a rock monument with the headstones of four soldiers killed there as well as a small Northern Cheyenne memorial marking the site.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Vaughn|first1=J.W.|title=The Reynolds Campaign on Powder River|date=1961|publisher=University of Oklahoma Press}}</ref>


Annual events include a 4 July Celebration, County Fair in August, street dances, and a Christmas stroll early in December. Annual events include a July 4 Celebration, County Fair in August, street dances, and a Christmas stroll early in December.


==Notable people== ==Notable people==
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Town in Montana, United States
Broadus, Montana
Town
Powder River County CourthousePowder River County Courthouse
Nickname: B-Town
Location of Broadus, MontanaLocation of Broadus, Montana
Coordinates: 45°26′35″N 105°24′30″W / 45.44306°N 105.40833°W / 45.44306; -105.40833
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyPowder River
Area
 • Total0.35 sq mi (0.91 km)
 • Land0.35 sq mi (0.91 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)
Elevation3,032 ft (924 m)
Population
 • Total456
 • Density1,295.45/sq mi (500.25/km)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code59317
Area code406
FIPS code30-09700
GNIS feature ID2411728

Broadus is a town in and the county seat of Powder River County, Montana, United States. The population was 456 at the 2020 census.

History

American Indian Wars

The Powder River Battles, part of the Powder River Expedition of 1865, were fought near the present-day town from September 1–15, 1865, by the U.S. Army against Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors. On March 17, 1876, the Battle of Powder River occurred about 34 miles (55 km) southwest of present-day Broadus, and on June 13, 1876, six companies of the 7th Cavalry led by Major Marcus Reno marched along the Powder River to within 10 miles (16 km) north of the town's present location before turning west toward the Little Bighorn.

Town

The Broadus post office was established in 1900, and named after the Broaddus family, early settlers in the area. When the town's streets were being planned, they were made wide enough for a horse-drawn carriage to turn around. The original streets are still this wide today. In 1918 publication of the Broadus Independent began, and is still published today, although it is now called the Powder River Examiner.

In 1920, Broadus was chosen as the county seat of the newly established Powder River County. As an incentive for voters choosing Broadus, Margaret Trautman promised a donation of 80 acres from her ranch to the town.

When Belle Creek Oil Field opened in the late 1960s, the economy of Broadus boomed. Oil and gas production continue to be important to the local economy.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.35 square miles (0.91 km), all land.

Climate

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

Broadus has a cold semi-arid climate due to its very dry winters. There are significant diurnal temperature variations throughout the year, and strong continental seasonal swings between the warm to hot summers and the cold winters.

Climate data for Broadus, Montana, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1920–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 70
(21) 		75
(24) 		84
(29) 		93
(34) 		101
(38) 		110
(43) 		110
(43) 		106
(41) 		104
(40) 		95
(35) 		80
(27) 		74
(23) 		110
(43)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 55.0
(12.8) 		57.8
(14.3) 		72.1
(22.3) 		80.7
(27.1) 		87.5
(30.8) 		95.0
(35.0) 		101.3
(38.5) 		99.7
(37.6) 		95.2
(35.1) 		83.4
(28.6) 		69.0
(20.6) 		54.9
(12.7) 		102.0
(38.9)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 36.8
(2.7) 		40.3
(4.6) 		51.5
(10.8) 		60.7
(15.9) 		70.5
(21.4) 		81.2
(27.3) 		90.8
(32.7) 		89.6
(32.0) 		79.0
(26.1) 		63.2
(17.3) 		48.2
(9.0) 		37.7
(3.2) 		62.5
(16.9)
Daily mean °F (°C) 24.1
(−4.4) 		27.4
(−2.6) 		37.6
(3.1) 		46.7
(8.2) 		56.4
(13.6) 		66.7
(19.3) 		74.8
(23.8) 		72.8
(22.7) 		62.4
(16.9) 		48.7
(9.3) 		35.1
(1.7) 		25.6
(−3.6) 		48.2
(9.0)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 11.4
(−11.4) 		14.4
(−9.8) 		23.7
(−4.6) 		32.6
(0.3) 		42.3
(5.7) 		52.1
(11.2) 		58.8
(14.9) 		56.1
(13.4) 		45.8
(7.7) 		34.2
(1.2) 		22.1
(−5.5) 		13.5
(−10.3) 		33.9
(1.1)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −15.1
(−26.2) 		−9.1
(−22.8) 		0.4
(−17.6) 		15.2
(−9.3) 		26.2
(−3.2) 		38.7
(3.7) 		48.5
(9.2) 		42.8
(6.0) 		30.9
(−0.6) 		15.6
(−9.1) 		−0.4
(−18.0) 		−10.1
(−23.4) 		−22.2
(−30.1)
Record low °F (°C) −38
(−39) 		−40
(−40) 		−36
(−38) 		−5
(−21) 		12
(−11) 		28
(−2) 		35
(2) 		28
(−2) 		16
(−9) 		−12
(−24) 		−28
(−33) 		−47
(−44) 		−47
(−44)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.43
(11) 		0.52
(13) 		0.78
(20) 		1.77
(45) 		2.75
(70) 		2.37
(60) 		1.72
(44) 		1.28
(33) 		1.23
(31) 		1.12
(28) 		0.47
(12) 		0.48
(12) 		14.92
(379)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 9.7
(25) 		7.2
(18) 		2.7
(6.9) 		3.6
(9.1) 		0.8
(2.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		1.5
(3.8) 		4.4
(11) 		4.1
(10) 		34
(85.8)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 4.7 4.7 4.7 7.4 9.7 8.9 6.8 6.0 5.3 5.9 4.1 3.6 71.8
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 3.9 3.3 1.2 1.1 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 2.0 2.4 14.5
Source 1: NOAA
Source 2: National Weather Service

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1950517—
196062821.5%
197079927.2%
1980712−10.9%
1990572−19.7%
2000451−21.2%
20104683.8%
2020456−2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 468 people, 21 households, and 11 families living in the town. The population density was 1,376.5 inhabitants per square mile (531.5/km). There were 254 housing units at an average density of 747.1 per square mile (288.5/km). The racial makeup of the town was 95.1% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 218 households, of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.7% were non-families. 44.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the town was 51.3 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.1% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 32.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 451 people, 199 households, and 125 families living in the town. The population density was 1,379.2 inhabitants per square mile (532.5/km). There were 267 housing units at an average density of 816.5 per square mile (315.3/km). The racial makeup of the town was 98.45% White, 1.11% Native American, 0.22% Asian, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 199 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,156, and the median income for a family was $30,417. Males had a median income of $22,813 versus $15,417 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,938. About 13.6% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

Infrastructure

Broadus Airport is a county-owned, public-use airport located three miles (5 km) northwest of town.

Education

Broadus and Powder River County, Montana is served by the Powder River County High School, which is part of the Broadus Public School System, District No. 79J. They are known as the Hawks. In addition to the high school, Broadus Public Schools also operates an elementary and junior high school. As of November 1, 2014, the junior and senior high schools had a combined enrollment of 135 students. The elementary school had an enrollment of about 150 for the 2005–06 school year, in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade.

The Henry A. Malley Memorial Library is a public library serving the area.

Media

The Powder River Examiner is the local newspaper. It is published weekly.

Attractions

The Powder River Historical Museum includes many historical items, including a building housing "Mac's Museum", a large collection of seashells, minerals, and arrowheads, put together by Mac McCurdy. The Museum also has an original one-room schoolhouse, a pioneer cabin, jail cell, car barn, windmill, saddles, bits, spurs, displays representing early businesses, and a collection of artifacts from the Battle of Powder River.

The Powder River/Reynolds Battlefield is located on private land near the Powder River about 34 miles (55 km) southwest of present-day Broadus. The battlefield is accessible by Montana Secondary Highway 391, (Moorhead Road) on the west side of the Powder River. There is a rock monument with the headstones of four soldiers killed there as well as a small Northern Cheyenne memorial marking the site.

Annual events include a July 4 Celebration, County Fair in August, street dances, and a Christmas stroll early in December.

Notable people

References

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  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Broadus, Montana
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. "Profile for Broadus, Montana". ePodunk. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  5. Carkeek Cheney, Roberta (1983). Names on the Face of Montana. Missoula, Montana: Mountain Press Publishing Company. p. 5. ISBN 0-87842-150-5.
  6. ^ Pickett, Mary (October 17, 2010). "At a crossroads: After century, Broadus may see changes in future". Billings Gazette. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
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  8. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  9. "Broadus, Montana Climate Classification". Weatherbase. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  10. "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  11. "NOAA Online Weather Data". National Weather Service. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
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  13. "Census & Economic Information Center". Archived from the original on July 4, 2015. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  14. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  15. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  16. FAA Airport Form 5010 for 00F PDF
  17. "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  18. "Henry A. Malley Memorial Library". Montana.gov. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  19. "Home page". Powder River Examiner. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  20. Vaughn, J.W. (1961). The Reynolds Campaign on Powder River. University of Oklahoma Press.

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