Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 0 min5:02 am – 9:02 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 25 min7:46 am – 4:11 pm
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People345 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 43.8137 householdsMedian household income $83,393Median home value $130,400Median rent $608 a month81% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $747 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.8% unemployment rate65% of adults are in the labour force, 172 employedMain industries: farming, forestry and mining 20%, retail 17%, education and health care 16%Average commute 28 minutes64% drive alone, 14% car-pool, 6% walk or cycle, 10% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher97% finished high school, 4% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 85°F, lows 56°FColdest month January: highs 27°F, lows 5°F14 in of rain a year, on about 36 dayswettest month June25 days above 90°F, 183 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Vida 6 Ne station, 19 mi away
Nearby landmarksRoy Richey Reservoirreservoir · 2.5 miKeeland Reservoirreservoir · 4.6 miKuester Lakelake · 6.4 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Earthquakes2 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.9 on 7 Apr 198924 mi away, near Circle, MontanaMost recent: magnitude 3.8 on 25 Feb 201448 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowDawson County, MT, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality90% of days had good air in 2025271 of 300 days measured26 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 2 unhealthy daysMedian index 18, worst day 165main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Dawson County monitors, MT
Internet at home84% of households have a broadband subscription75% have cable, fibre or DSL7% rely on a mobile data plan alone16% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterTown of Richeyserves 180 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20213 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation2,549 ft777 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesPost officeRichey Post Office2.8 miFire stationRichey Volunteer Fire Department2.9 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportL M Clayton Airport OLF36 miUS highwayUS 230 miAmtrakWolf Point, MT WPT38 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 59259 ZIP area.
