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==History==
==History==
The construction of the [[Northern Pacific Railway|Rocky Fork & Cooke City Railway]] in 1892 made Joliet a shipping point.<ref name="mhs">{{cite web |title=Joliet |url=http://mtplacenames.org/ |website=Montana Place Names Companion |publisher=Montana Historical Society |access-date=5 April 2021}}</ref> The Joliet Post Office was established on June 10, 1893, with Maud Smith as its first postmaster.<ref>{{cite book |last=Lutz |first=Dennis J |date=1986 |title=Montana Post Offices &amp; Postmasters }}</ref> The town was named for Joliet, Illinois.<ref name="mhs" />
The construction of the [[Northern Pacific Railway|Rocky Fork & Cooke City Railway]] in 1892 made Joliet a shipping point.<ref name="mhs">{{cite web |title=Joliet |url=http://mtplacenames.org/ |website=Montana Place Names Companion |publisher=Montana Historical Society |access-date=April 5, 2021}}</ref> The Joliet Post Office was established on June 10, 1893, with Maud Smith as its first postmaster.<ref>{{cite book |last=Lutz |first=Dennis J |date=1986 |title=Montana Post Offices & Postmasters }}</ref> The town was named for Joliet, Illinois.<ref name="mhs" />


The [[Fire Hall (Joliet, Montana)|Fire Hall]] is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places in Carbon County, Montana|NRHP]].
The [[Fire Hall (Joliet, Montana)|Fire Hall]] is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places in Carbon County, Montana|NRHP]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
[[Rock Creek (Montana)|Rock Creek]] flows south of town. The [[Beartooth Mountains]] are to the west.
Joliet is located at {{coord|45|29|4|N|108|58|17|W|type:city}} (45.484520, −108.971257).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> [[U.S. Route 212]] cuts through town. [[Rock Creek (Montana)|Rock Creek]] flows to the south.


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.30|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=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-12-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-07-02 }}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.30|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=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=December 18, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=July 2, 2012 }}</ref>


==Climate==
==Climate==

According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Joliet has a [[warm-summer humid continental climate]], abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Joliet has a [[warm-summer humid continental climate]], abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.


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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="2010 Census">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-12-18}}</ref> of 2010, there were 595 people, 260 households, and 165 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|178.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 285 housing units at an average density of {{convert|950.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.8% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.7% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.8% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="2010 Census">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 18, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 595 people, 260 households, and 165 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|178.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 285 housing units at an average density of {{convert|950.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.8% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.7% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.8% of the population.


There were 260 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.
There were 260 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.
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==Education==
==Education==
Joliet Public Schools educates students from Kindergarten through 12th grade.<ref name="jps">{{cite web |title=Joliet Public School |url=https://www.jolietschools.org/ |publisher=Joliet Public Schools |access-date=5 April 2021}}</ref> They are known as the J-Hawks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Member Schools |url=https://www.mhsa.org/memberschools |publisher=Montana High School Association |access-date=19 April 2021}}</ref> [[Joliet High School]] is a Class B school (108 - 306 students) which helps determine athletic competitions.
Joliet Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.<ref name="jps">{{cite web |title=Joliet Public School |url=https://www.jolietschools.org/ |publisher=Joliet Public Schools |access-date=May 7, 2024}}</ref> The Joliet Elementary School District, kindergarten to 8th grade, had 274 students enrolled in the 2021-2022 school year.<ref>{{cite web |title=Joliet Elem |url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3015200&DistrictID=3015200 |publisher=National Center for Education Statistics |access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref>

[[Joliet High School]] had 129 students enrolled in the 2021-2022 school year.<ref>{{cite web |title=Joliet High School |url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?ID=301526000464 |publisher=National Center for Education Statistics |access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref> It is a Class B school, a [[Montana High School Association]] designation which helps determine athletic competitions. Their team name is the J-Hawks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Member Schools |url=https://www.mhsa.org/memberschools |publisher=Montana High School Association |access-date=April 19, 2021}}</ref>

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Joliet Public Library serves the area.<ref>{{cite web |title=Joliet Public Library |url=https://mtsc.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/JOLIET/ |publisher=Montana State Library |access-date=April 13, 2021}}</ref>

==Media==
The FM radion station [[KWMY]] is licensed in Joliet.<ref>{{cite web |title=KWMY |url=https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityDetails.html?facilityId=164107 |publisher=FCC |access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref>

==Infrastructure==
[[U.S. Route 212]] travels east to west through town. The [[List of secondary highways in Montana|secondary highway]] 421 is west of town.

The nearest commercial airport is [[Billings Logan International Airport]].


Healthcare is provided either in [[Red Lodge, Montana|Red Lodge]] or Billings.
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Joliet Public Library serves the area.<ref>{{cite web |title=Joliet Public Library |url=https://mtsc.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/JOLIET/ |publisher=Montana State Library |access-date=13 April 2021}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Billy Hograth]], former member of the [[Montana State Senate]] and candidate for [[Governor of Montana]]
* [[Jack Waddell]], test pilot on the maiden flight of the [[Boeing 747]]
* [[Jack Waddell]], test pilot on the maiden flight of the [[Boeing 747]]


Latest revision as of 16:22, 7 May 2024

Joliet, Montana
Town
Location of Joliet, Montana
Location of Joliet, Montana
Coordinates: 45°29′4″N 108°58′17″W / 45.48444°N 108.97139°W / 45.48444; -108.97139
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyCarbon
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2)
 • Land0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
3,737 ft (1,139 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
577
 • Density2,105.84/sq mi (811.70/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59041
Area code406
FIPS code30-39700
GNIS feature ID2412808[2]

Joliet is a town in Carbon County, Montana, United States. It is part of the Billings, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 577 at the 2020 census.[3]

History

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The construction of the Rocky Fork & Cooke City Railway in 1892 made Joliet a shipping point.[4] The Joliet Post Office was established on June 10, 1893, with Maud Smith as its first postmaster.[5] The town was named for Joliet, Illinois.[4]

The Fire Hall is listed on the NRHP.

Geography

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Rock Creek flows south of town. The Beartooth Mountains are to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.30 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.[6]

Climate

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According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Joliet has a warm-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

Climate data for Joliet, Montana, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1956–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 63
(17) 		73
(23) 		78
(26) 		87
(31) 		94
(34) 		102
(39) 		106
(41) 		104
(40) 		101
(38) 		91
(33) 		75
(24) 		69
(21) 		106
(41)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 54.9
(12.7) 		58.6
(14.8) 		69.5
(20.8) 		78.8
(26.0) 		85.1
(29.5) 		93.3
(34.1) 		98.5
(36.9) 		97.4
(36.3) 		92.8
(33.8) 		81.0
(27.2) 		66.3
(19.1) 		55.1
(12.8) 		99.7
(37.6)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 35.9
(2.2) 		38.6
(3.7) 		49.0
(9.4) 		56.5
(13.6) 		65.7
(18.7) 		75.8
(24.3) 		85.7
(29.8) 		84.3
(29.1) 		73.7
(23.2) 		58.8
(14.9) 		45.3
(7.4) 		35.8
(2.1) 		58.8
(14.9)
Daily mean °F (°C) 22.9
(−5.1) 		25.3
(−3.7) 		34.1
(1.2) 		41.5
(5.3) 		51.0
(10.6) 		60.1
(15.6) 		67.8
(19.9) 		66.1
(18.9) 		56.5
(13.6) 		43.7
(6.5) 		32.1
(0.1) 		23.4
(−4.8) 		43.7
(6.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 9.8
(−12.3) 		12.0
(−11.1) 		19.1
(−7.2) 		26.6
(−3.0) 		36.3
(2.4) 		44.3
(6.8) 		49.9
(9.9) 		47.9
(8.8) 		39.3
(4.1) 		28.6
(−1.9) 		18.9
(−7.3) 		11.1
(−11.6) 		28.7
(−1.9)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −13.7
(−25.4) 		−7.6
(−22.0) 		0.5
(−17.5) 		14.7
(−9.6) 		25.7
(−3.5) 		34.4
(1.3) 		42.8
(6.0) 		39.3
(4.1) 		29.5
(−1.4) 		14.1
(−9.9) 		−1.4
(−18.6) 		−8.6
(−22.6) 		−21.3
(−29.6)
Record low °F (°C) −37
(−38) 		−35
(−37) 		−32
(−36) 		−10
(−23) 		15
(−9) 		27
(−3) 		32
(0) 		29
(−2) 		18
(−8) 		−10
(−23) 		−28
(−33) 		−39
(−39) 		−39
(−39)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.53
(13) 		0.57
(14) 		0.84
(21) 		1.89
(48) 		2.67
(68) 		2.11
(54) 		0.94
(24) 		0.88
(22) 		1.26
(32) 		1.57
(40) 		0.70
(18) 		0.58
(15) 		14.54
(369)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 7.7
(20) 		9.5
(24) 		8.0
(20) 		4.1
(10) 		0.8
(2.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.4
(1.0) 		4.8
(12) 		6.5
(17) 		9.1
(23) 		50.9
(129)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 4.7 4.8 6.2 8.7 11.0 9.6 6.7 5.6 6.4 7.1 4.9 5.1 80.8
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 4.2 5.3 3.9 2.4 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 1.9 2.8 5.1 26.0
Source 1: NOAA[7]
Source 2: National Weather Service[8]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910389—
192044013.1%
1930359−18.4%
194047632.6%
1950410−13.9%
196045210.2%
1970412−8.8%
198058040.8%
1990522−10.0%
200057510.2%
20105953.5%
2020577−3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[9][3]

2010 census

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As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 595 people, 260 households, and 165 families residing in the town. The population density was 178.3 inhabitants per square mile (68.8/km2). There were 285 housing units at an average density of 950.0 per square mile (366.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 260 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the town was 41.1 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

Education

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Joliet Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.[11] The Joliet Elementary School District, kindergarten to 8th grade, had 274 students enrolled in the 2021-2022 school year.[12]

Joliet High School had 129 students enrolled in the 2021-2022 school year.[13] It is a Class B school, a Montana High School Association designation which helps determine athletic competitions. Their team name is the J-Hawks.[14]

Joliet Public Library serves the area.[15]

Media

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The FM radion station KWMY is licensed in Joliet.[16]

Infrastructure

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U.S. Route 212 travels east to west through town. The secondary highway 421 is west of town.

The nearest commercial airport is Billings Logan International Airport.

Healthcare is provided either in Red Lodge or Billings.

Notable people

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Joliet, Montana
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Joliet". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  5. ^ Lutz, Dennis J (1986). Montana Post Offices & Postmasters.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  7. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  8. ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data". National Weather Service. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  11. ^ "Joliet Public School". Joliet Public Schools. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  12. ^ "Joliet Elem". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  13. ^ "Joliet High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  14. ^ "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  15. ^ "Joliet Public Library". Montana State Library. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  16. ^ "KWMY". FCC. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
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