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===Climate===
===Climate===
According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Winnett has a [[semi-arid climate]], abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=310342&cityname=Winnett%2C+Montana%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Winnett, Montana]</ref>
According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Winnett has a [[semi-arid climate]], abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=310342&cityname=Winnett%2C+Montana%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Winnett, Montana]</ref>

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|Feb precipitation mm =8.80
|Mar precipitation mm =14.50
|Apr precipitation mm =33.76
|May precipitation mm =67.59
|Jun precipitation mm =65.41
|Jul precipitation mm =37.33
|Aug precipitation mm =33.92
|Sep precipitation mm =26.05
|Oct precipitation mm =29.16
|Nov precipitation mm =11.51
|Dec precipitation mm =10.76
|Jan high C = 1.4
|Feb high C = 3.4
|Mar high C = 9.0
|Apr high C = 14.5
|May high C = 19.7
|Jun high C = 24.7
|Jul high C = 30.6
|Aug high C = 30.4
|Sep high C = 24.2
|Oct high C = 15.8
|Nov high C = 8.1
|Dec high C = 2.5
|Jan mean C =-5.1
|Feb mean C =-3.4
|Mar mean C =1.8
|Apr mean C =7.1
|May mean C =12.3
|Jun mean C =17.2
|Jul mean C =21.9
|Aug mean C =21.2
|Sep mean C =15.4
|Oct mean C =8.2
|Nov mean C =1.2
|Dec mean C =-4.0
|Jan low C = -11.6
|Feb low C = -10.1
|Mar low C = -5.4
|Apr low C = -0.4
|May low C = 4.9
|Jun low C = 9.8
|Jul low C = 13.1
|Aug low C = 12.0
|Sep low C = 6.6
|Oct low C = 0.5
|Nov low C = -5.7
|Dec low C = -10.4
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|Feb dew point C =-10.1
|Mar dew point C =-6.5
|Apr dew point C =-2.6
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|Jul dew point C =8.7
|Aug dew point C =6.9
|Sep dew point C =3.1
|Oct dew point C =-1.3
|Nov dew point C =-6.5
|Dec dew point C =-10.3
|source 1 = PRISM Climate Group<ref>{{cite web
| url=https://prism.oregonstate.edu/explorer/
| title=PRISM Climate Group at Oregon State University
| publisher=Northwest Alliance for Computational Science & Engineering (NACSE), based at Oregon State University
| access-date=March 16, 2023}}</ref>
| date=March 16, 2023}}


==Demographics==
==Demographics==

Revision as of 17:29, 16 March 2023

Winnett, Montana
Town
Rimrocks just south of Winnett, MT
Rimrocks just south of Winnett, MT
Location of Winnett, Montana
Location of Winnett, Montana
Coordinates: 47°0′16″N 108°21′4″W / 47.00444°N 108.35111°W / 47.00444; -108.35111
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyPetroleum
Named forWalter J. Winnett
Area
[1]
 • Total1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2)
 • Land1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,953 ft (900 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total188
 • Density184.68/sq mi (71.28/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP codes
59084, 59087
Area code406
FIPS code30-81100
GNIS feature ID0806828
Websitehttp://localtown.us/winnett-mt/

Winnett is a town in and the county seat of Petroleum County, Montana, United States.[2] The population was 188 at the 2020 census.[3]

History

Winnett was named for Walter John Winnett,[4] who was born at the Queen's Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Winnett ran away from home as a boy, seeking adventure in "Indian country." His excellent marksmanship abilities helped him get jobs with outfits who were always looking for someone who could keep them in fresh meat. When he was captured by Sioux Indians and later adopted into the tribe, he was given the name Eagle Eyes because of his remarkable shooting skills.

Winnett established a ranch in Montana Territory in 1879 near an active trading post and the Hangman's Tree used by vigilantes in the area. The massive ranch house, which he built in 1900 housed his own family and served as a gathering place for the community. Dances, weddings, funerals, church services, and school were all held here. Billings was the closest town, so Winnett built up a freight line business to haul supplies. Each of his outfits consisted of ten to twenty horses and huge wagons. In 1910 he built a store and petitioned for a post office.[5]

In addition to county government offices, Winnett's businesses and services include a general store, two filling/service stations, a post office, a school system with grades K-12, a new event venue completed in 2023, [6] a motel, 2 RV parks, a campground [7] and a bar-and-grill.[8] The nearest medical facilities are in Lewistown.

Geography

Winnett is located at 47°0′16″N 108°21′4″W / 47.00444°N 108.35111°W / 47.00444; -108.35111 (47.004381, -108.351052).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.98 square miles (2.54 km2), all land.[10]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Winnett has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[11]

Climate data for Winnett, 1991–2020 simulated normals (2949 ft elevation)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 34.5
(1.4) 		38.1
(3.4) 		48.2
(9.0) 		58.1
(14.5) 		67.5
(19.7) 		76.5
(24.7) 		87.1
(30.6) 		86.7
(30.4) 		75.6
(24.2) 		60.4
(15.8) 		46.6
(8.1) 		36.5
(2.5) 		59.7
(15.4)
Daily mean °F (°C) 22.8
(−5.1) 		25.9
(−3.4) 		35.2
(1.8) 		44.8
(7.1) 		54.1
(12.3) 		63.0
(17.2) 		71.4
(21.9) 		70.2
(21.2) 		59.7
(15.4) 		46.8
(8.2) 		34.2
(1.2) 		24.8
(−4.0) 		46.1
(7.8)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 11.1
(−11.6) 		13.8
(−10.1) 		22.3
(−5.4) 		31.3
(−0.4) 		40.8
(4.9) 		49.6
(9.8) 		55.6
(13.1) 		53.6
(12.0) 		43.9
(6.6) 		32.9
(0.5) 		21.7
(−5.7) 		13.3
(−10.4) 		32.5
(0.3)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.45
(11.39) 		0.35
(8.80) 		0.57
(14.50) 		1.33
(33.76) 		2.66
(67.59) 		2.58
(65.41) 		1.47
(37.33) 		1.34
(33.92) 		1.03
(26.05) 		1.15
(29.16) 		0.45
(11.51) 		0.42
(10.76) 		13.8
(350.18)
Average dew point °F (°C) 12.0
(−11.1) 		13.8
(−10.1) 		20.3
(−6.5) 		27.3
(−2.6) 		36.3
(2.4) 		45.3
(7.4) 		47.7
(8.7) 		44.4
(6.9) 		37.6
(3.1) 		29.7
(−1.3) 		20.3
(−6.5) 		13.5
(−10.3) 		29.0
(−1.7)
Source: PRISM Climate Group[12]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920316—
193040829.1%
1940399−2.2%
19504072.0%
1960360−11.5%
1970271−24.7%
1980207−23.6%
1990188−9.2%
2000185−1.6%
2010182−1.6%
20201883.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

2010 census

As of the census[14] of 2010, there were 182 people, 91 households, and 50 families residing in the town. The population density was 185.7 inhabitants per square mile (71.7/km2). There were 132 housing units at an average density of 134.7 per square mile (52.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 91 households, of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.1% were non-families. 42.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the town was 50 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 33.9% were from 45 to 64; and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[15] of 2000, there were 185 people, 87 households, and 52 families residing in the town. The population density was 190.4 people per square mile (73.6/km2). There were 124 housing units at an average density of 127.6 per square mile (49.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.46% White, and 0.54% from two or more races.

There were 87 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $17,361, and the median income for a family was $26,875. Males had a median income of $21,667 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,892. About 23.1% of families and 22.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.8% of those 65 or over.

Education

Covering the town of Winnett and the surrounding area, Winnett Independent School District has students from grades K-12.[16] They are known as the Rams.[17] In 2006, Winnett Schools won the nations prestigious Blue Ribbon School award, awarded to only 200 schools nationwide. [18]

Petroleum County Community Library serves the area.[19] The local public library offers a once a week pre-school program.


References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  4. ^ "Winnett". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  5. ^ Winnett, Montana Community Information
  6. ^ www.pcccwinnett.org>
  7. ^ dovetailcreekcampground.com
  8. ^ Florio, Gwen (February 7, 2021). "Opinion: In this U.S. county, there are zero covid-19 cases. I felt safe". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 7, 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  11. ^ Climate Summary for Winnett, Montana
  12. ^ "PRISM Climate Group at Oregon State University". Northwest Alliance for Computational Science & Engineering (NACSE), based at Oregon State University. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  13. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
  14. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  15. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  16. ^ Winnett Independent School District at Montana.educationbug
  17. ^ "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  18. ^ https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/winnett-with-just-95-students-is-selected-as-a-blue-ribbon-school/article_9dda8df4-d6ad-5b55-8df7-c15dace76931.html
  19. ^ "Petroleum County Community Library". Petroleum County Community Library. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
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