Lima, Montana

Lima, Montana
Town
The historic business district of Lima, Montana, September 2007
The historic business district of Lima, Montana, September 2007
Location of Lima, Montana
Location of Lima, Montana
Coordinates: 44°38′9″N 112°35′31″W / 44.63583°N 112.59194°W / 44.63583; -112.59194
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyBeaverhead
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2)
 • Land0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
6,257 ft (1,907 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
212
 • Density386.86/sq mi (149.28/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59739
Area code406
FIPS code30-43525
GNIS feature ID0773340[2]

Lima (/ˈlaɪmə/, LY-mə) is a town in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 212.[3]

Description

The community was named after Lima, Ohio, the native home of an early settler.[4] The post office was established in 1881 under postmaster L. Eugene Simmons. The town, originally named Allerdice, became Spring Hill and finally Lima in 1889.[5]

Geography

Lima is located at 44°38′9″N 112°35′31″W / 44.63583°N 112.59194°W / 44.63583; -112.59194 (44.635813, -112.592058).[6] Lima is exit 15 on Interstate 15. Red Rock River runs near the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.53 square miles (1.37 km2), all land.[7]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lima has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[8]

Climate data for Lima, Montana (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1898–1902, 1913–1923, 1931–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 60
(16) 		57
(14) 		69
(21) 		79
(26) 		90
(32) 		95
(35) 		100
(38) 		99
(37) 		93
(34) 		83
(28) 		71
(22) 		66
(19) 		100
(38)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 30.2
(−1.0) 		33.7
(0.9) 		43.7
(6.5) 		52.7
(11.5) 		62.2
(16.8) 		71.6
(22.0) 		82.6
(28.1) 		81.3
(27.4) 		71.3
(21.8) 		56.4
(13.6) 		40.9
(4.9) 		29.7
(−1.3) 		54.7
(12.6)
Daily mean °F (°C) 20.6
(−6.3) 		22.8
(−5.1) 		32.2
(0.1) 		39.9
(4.4) 		48.7
(9.3) 		56.7
(13.7) 		64.9
(18.3) 		63.5
(17.5) 		55.0
(12.8) 		42.8
(6.0) 		30.1
(−1.1) 		20.5
(−6.4) 		41.5
(5.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 11.0
(−11.7) 		11.9
(−11.2) 		20.7
(−6.3) 		27.0
(−2.8) 		35.3
(1.8) 		41.8
(5.4) 		47.3
(8.5) 		45.7
(7.6) 		38.7
(3.7) 		29.2
(−1.6) 		19.2
(−7.1) 		11.3
(−11.5) 		28.3
(−2.1)
Record low °F (°C) −44
(−42) 		−43
(−42) 		−29
(−34) 		−7
(−22) 		7
(−14) 		17
(−8) 		24
(−4) 		23
(−5) 		6
(−14) 		−16
(−27) 		−35
(−37) 		−44
(−42) 		−44
(−42)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.24
(6.1) 		0.25
(6.4) 		0.40
(10) 		0.93
(24) 		1.66
(42) 		1.99
(51) 		1.27
(32) 		1.02
(26) 		0.92
(23) 		0.98
(25) 		0.41
(10) 		0.28
(7.1) 		10.35
(263)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 6.0
(15) 		5.1
(13) 		6.8
(17) 		10.1
(26) 		4.7
(12) 		1.1
(2.8) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.6
(1.5) 		6.7
(17) 		5.8
(15) 		5.7
(14) 		52.6
(134)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 4.3 4.0 4.8 6.8 8.6 9.2 6.5 5.7 4.8 5.0 3.3 4.3 67.3
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 3.9 3.2 4.1 3.9 1.5 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.2 2.0 2.8 3.7 25.7
Source: NOAA[9][10]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920476—
1930459−3.6%
194055420.7%
1950483−12.8%
1960397−17.8%
1970351−11.6%
1980272−22.5%
1990265−2.6%
2000242−8.7%
2010221−8.7%
2020212−4.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[11][3]

2010 census

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 221 people, 106 households, and 63 families residing in the town. The population density was 417.0 inhabitants per square mile (161.0/km2). There were 173 housing units at an average density of 326.4 per square mile (126.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.1% White, 0.9% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.9% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 106 households, of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.6% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the town was 51.8 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.7% were from 25 to 44; 34.8% were from 45 to 64; and 25.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.9% male and 47.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 242 people, 109 households, and 64 families residing in the town. The population density was 438.7 inhabitants per square mile (169.4/km2). There were 158 housing units at an average density of 286.4 per square mile (110.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 92.98% White, 2.89% Native American, 1.65% from other races, and 2.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.

There were 109 households, out of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 2.5% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $20,313, and the median income for a family was $28,438. Males had a median income of $22,083 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,163. About 20.6% of families and 26.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 47.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.9% of those 65 or over.

Education

Lima School District educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.[14] The school mascot is the Bears. Lima High School is a Class C school[15] (less than 108 students) which helps determine athletic competitions.

Media

The radio station KBOQ is licensed in Lima.[16]

See also

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lima, Montana
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  4. ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 75.
  5. ^ "Lima". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  8. ^ Climate Summary for Lima, Montana
  9. ^ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  10. ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  14. ^ "Lima School District #12". Lima School District. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  15. ^ "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  16. ^ "KBOQ". FCC. Retrieved October 20, 2023.

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