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{{short description|City in Montana, United States}}
'''Roundup''' is a city located in [[Musselshell County, Montana]]. As of the [[2000]] census, the city had a total population of 1,931. It is the [[county seat]] of [[Musselshell County, Montana|Musselshell County]][[Geographic references|<sup>6</sup>]].
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== Geography ==
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Roundup is located at 46&deg;26'54" North, 108&deg;32'34" West (46.448401, -108.542676)[[Geographic references#1|<sup>1</sup>]].
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 3.5 [[square kilometer|km&sup2;]] (1.3 [[square mile|mi&sup2;]]). 3.5 km&sup2; (1.3 mi&sup2;) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
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== Demographics ==
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As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|<sup>2</sup>]] of [[2000]], there are 1,931 people, 833 households, and 498 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] is 556.4/km&sup2; (1,437.8/mi&sup2;). There are 978 housing units at an average density of 281.8/km&sup2; (728.2/mi&sup2;). The racial makeup of the city is 97.05% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.16% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.78% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.10% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.47% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.45% from two or more races. 2.74% of the population are [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.
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There are 833 households out of which 29.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% are [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% are non-families. 36.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 19.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.25 and the average family size is 2.96.
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In the city the population is spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.6 males.
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The median income for a household in the city is $23,144, and the median income for a family is $31,129. Males have a median income of $25,875 versus $17,011 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city is $15,123. 20.3% of the population and 13.7% of families are below the [[poverty line]]. Out of the total population, 27.4% of those under the age of 18 and 14.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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'''Roundup''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Musselshell County, Montana|Musselshell County]], [[Montana]], 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}}</ref> The population was 1,742 as of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name ="Census 2020"/>
[[Category:Musselshell County, Montana]]

The city was incorporated in 1909.<ref name="city">{{cite web |title=Visitors |url=http://www.roundupmontana.net/visitors.html |publisher=City of Roundup |access-date=7 September 2023}}</ref> It has a Commissioner-Executive form of government.<ref name="city" />

==History==
Roundup served as a place for cattlemen to "round up" their cattle along the [[Musselshell River]]. It was the trailhead in the [[Cattle drives in the United States#Modern cattle drives|Great Montana Centennial Cattle Drive]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Chamber of Commerce|title=Welcome|url=http://roundupchamber.net/|access-date=18 November 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111218193938/http://roundupchamber.net/|archive-date=18 December 2011}}</ref> and now drives happen annually.

The post office opened in 1883.<ref name="mhs">{{cite web |title=Roundup|url=http://mtplacenames.org/ |website=Montana Place Names Companion |publisher=Montana Historical Society |access-date=9 April 2021}}</ref> In 1907, the [[Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad|Milwaukee Road]] reached Roundup.

''From Hell to Breakfast in Old Montana'', by Leland Blanchard, tells the story of pioneers who lived and worked in Roundup in the early 1900s.<ref>{{Cite book|isbn = 978-1548434175|title = From Hell to Breakfast in Old Montana: A True Saga|last1 = Blanchard|first1 = Leland|date = 18 September 2017}}</ref>

==Geography==
Roundup is located in west-central Musselshell County at {{coord|46|26|54|N|108|32|34|W|type:city}} (46.448401, -108.542676).<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. Routes [[U.S. Route 12|12]] and [[U.S. Route 87|87]] pass through the city. US 12 leads east {{convert|102|mi}} to [[Forsyth, Montana|Forsyth]] and west {{convert|69|mi}} to [[Harlowton, Montana|Harlowton]], while US 87 leads northwest {{convert|75|mi}} to [[Lewistown, Montana|Lewistown]] and south {{convert|49|mi}} to [[Billings, Montana|Billings]]. The two highways pass through Roundup as Main Street and 1st Avenue West.

According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.29|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2023"/> The southern border of the city follows the north bank of the [[Musselshell River]], an east- and then north-flowing tributary of the [[Missouri River]]. The [[Bull Mountains]] rise to the south of Roundup.

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

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|location = Roundup, Montana, 1991&ndash;2020 normals, extremes 1914&ndash;2019
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|Jan record high F = 70
|Feb record high F = 75
|Mar record high F = 82
|Apr record high F = 91
|May record high F = 100
|Jun record high F = 106
|Jul record high F = 111
|Aug record high F = 108
|Sep record high F = 102
|Oct record high F = 95
|Nov record high F = 77
|Dec record high F = 70

|Jan avg record high F = 58.2
|Feb avg record high F = 61.9
|Mar avg record high F = 70.3
|Apr avg record high F = 80.4
|May avg record high F = 87.4
|Jun avg record high F = 96.0
|Jul avg record high F = 100.1
|Aug avg record high F = 98.8
|Sep avg record high F = 93.3
|Oct avg record high F = 82.0
|Nov avg record high F = 67.6
|Dec avg record high F = 57.1
|year avg record high F = 101.6

|Jan high F = 37.2
|Feb high F = 40.7
|Mar high F = 50.6
|Apr high F = 59.9
|May high F = 69.1
|Jun high F = 78.3
|Jul high F = 88.9
|Aug high F = 87.9
|Sep high F = 76.9
|Oct high F = 60.9
|Nov high F = 46.6
|Dec high F = 37.2
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|Jan mean F = 25.1
|Feb mean F = 27.8
|Mar mean F = 36.3
|Apr mean F = 44.9
|May mean F = 54.2
|Jun mean F = 63.1
|Jul mean F = 71.2
|Aug mean F = 69.5
|Sep mean F = 59.6
|Oct mean F = 46.3
|Nov mean F = 34.2
|Dec mean F = 25.7
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|Jan low F = 13.1
|Feb low F = 14.9
|Mar low F = 22.1
|Apr low F = 30.0
|May low F = 39.3
|Jun low F = 47.8
|Jul low F = 53.5
|Aug low F = 51.1
|Sep low F = 42.4
|Oct low F = 31.7
|Nov low F = 21.8
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|Jan avg record low F = -13.3
|Feb avg record low F = -8.7
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|Jun avg record low F = 37.1
|Jul avg record low F = 44.9
|Aug avg record low F = 41.6
|Sep avg record low F = 28.8
|Oct avg record low F = 16.0
|Nov avg record low F = 0.4
|Dec avg record low F = -12.5
|year avg record low F = -24.3

|Jan record low F = -41
|Feb record low F = -52
|Mar record low F = -33
|Apr record low F = -9
|May record low F = 10
|Jun record low F = 31
|Jul record low F = 36
|Aug record low F = 30
|Sep record low F = 15
|Oct record low F = -10
|Nov record low F = -36
|Dec record low F = -44

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|source 2 = National Weather Service (mean maxima and minima 1981–2010)<ref name = NOWData>
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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1910= 1513
|1920= 2434
|1930= 2577
|1940= 2644
|1950= 2856
|1960= 2842
|1970= 2116
|1980= 2119
|1990= 1808
|2000= 1931
|2010= 1788
|2020= 1742
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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 ="Census 2020"/>
}}

===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 1,788 people, 814 households, and 445 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1334.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 973 housing units at an average density of {{convert|726.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.4% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 814 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.3% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 43.6 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,931 people, 833 households, and 498 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,437.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 978 housing units at an average density of {{convert|728.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.05% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.16% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.78% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.10% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.47% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.45% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 2.74% of the population.

There were 833 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,144, and the median income for a family was $31,129. Males had a median income of $25,875 versus $17,011 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,123. About 13.7% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 27.4% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==
The area has [[coal mine]]s, which combined with the agriculture, maintain the economy of the town.<ref name="city" />

Roundup is a hub in [[Amazon (company)|Amazon.com]]'s supply chain with a growing industry of prep centers, or businesses that specialize in packing goods to meet the requirements of Amazon's highly automated warehouses.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/14/20961523/amazon-walmart-target-package-delivery-sales-tax-montana-roundup|title=Why thousands of Amazon packages converge on a tiny Montana town|last=Dzieza|first=Josh|date=2019-11-14|website=The Verge|language=en|access-date=2019-11-15}}</ref>

==Arts and culture==
The Musselshell Valley Historical Museum highlights the early settlement of the area. Signal Peak Energy largely funded a coal exhibit.<ref>{{cite web |title=Home page |url=http://www.mvhm.us/ |publisher=Musselshell Valley Historical Museum |access-date=7 September 2023}}</ref> Several recreated locations, such as a hospital, general store, and school, allow visitors to experience life as it was.

Roundup School-Community Library is a public library which serves the area.<ref>{{cite web |title=Roundup School-Community Library |url=https://mslservices.mt.gov/ASPeN/Organizations/Organization_Detail?Organization_ID=770 |publisher=Montana State Library |access-date=13 April 2021}}</ref>

==Parks and recreation==
The Musselshell River on the southern side of town provides the opportunity for fishing. Fish in the river include brown trout, smallmouth bass, and catfish.<ref name="big sky">{{cite web |title=Musselshell River |url=https://www.bigskyfishing.com/River-Fishing/central-rivers/musselshell-river.php |publisher=Big Sky Fishing.Com |access-date=7 September 2023}}</ref> Other activities are floating the river or harvesting the mussels the river is named for.

Hunting options are plentiful. The area has an abundance of whitetail and mule deer, antelope, and gamebirds.<ref name="FWP">{{cite web |title=Block Management:Region 5 |url=https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/access/blockmanagement/region-5 |publisher=Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks |access-date=7 September 2023}}</ref> The large number of animals can become a safety hazard, so an annual archery-only hunt is authorized in and around the town after the usual hunting season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fish, Wildlife & Parks |title=Roundup deer archery tags go on sale Oct. 5 |url=https://billingsgazette.com/outdoors/roundup-deer-archery-tags-go-on-sale-oct-5/article_13378612-2ae5-11ed-8caa-4b50024ccf17.html#tncms-source=login |publisher=Billings Gazette |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=2 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=2019 FWP hails Roundup Urban Deer Hunt as success|url=http://www.roundupmontana.net/deer-management-plan.html |publisher=City of Roundup |access-date=7 September 2023}}</ref>

==Education==
Roundup School District educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.<ref>{{cite web |title=Roundup School District |url=https://www.roundup.k12.mt.us/ |publisher=Roundup School District |access-date=13 April 2021}}</ref> [[Roundup High School]]'s team name is the Panthers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Member Schools |url=https://www.mhsa.org/memberschools |publisher=Montana High School Association |access-date=19 April 2021}}</ref> In the 2021-2022 school year, 174 students were enrolled in the high school.<ref>{{cite web |title=Roundup H S |url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&ID=302307000675 |publisher=National Center for Education Statistics |access-date=25 October 2023}}</ref>

==Media==
The local newspaper is the ''Roundup Record-Tribune''.<ref>{{cite web |title=News |url=https://www.rounduprecord.com/ |publisher=Roundup Record Tribune & Winnett Times |access-date=7 September 2023}}</ref> It is published weekly and serves Musselshell County and the neighboring counties.

There are two radio stations licensed in Roundup. KQLJ-LP is a religious channel<ref>{{cite web |title=KQLJ-LP |url=https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityDetails.html?facilityId=195418 |publisher=FCC |access-date=7 September 2023}}</ref> affiliated with [[Three Angels Broadcasting Network]]. KXEM<ref>{{cite web |title=KXEM |url=https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityDetails.html?facilityId=176691 |publisher=FCC |access-date=7 September 2023}}</ref> is also a religious channel. It is part of [[Your Network of Praise]].

==Infrastructure==
[[U.S. Route 87 in Montana|U.S. Route 87]] passes through the town from north to south while [[U.S. Route 12 in Montana|U.S. Route 12]] travels east to west.

[[Roundup Airport]] is a public use airport located {{convert|2|mi|0}} north of town.<ref>{{cite web |title=RPX(KRPX) Roundup |url=https://nfdc.faa.gov/nfdcApps/services/ajv5/airportDisplay.jsp?airportId=krpx |publisher=FAA |access-date=7 September 2023}}</ref>

==Notable people==
*[[Earl W. Bascom]], rodeo pioneer, hall of fame inductee, "father of modern rodeo", cowboy artist and cousin to [[Charles M. Russell]]; worked on roundup on the Seven Crowfoot Ranch
*[[Richard Cebull]], Chief Judge, [[United States District Court for the District of Montana]]; born and raised in Roundup
*[[Vern Countryman]], legal expert on bankruptcy and commercial law; born in Roundup
*[[Bill Holm (art historian)|Bill Holm]], art historian; born in Roundup
*[[John Milkovich]], member of the [[Louisiana State Senate]], lawyer in [[Shreveport, Louisiana]]; reared in Roundup
*[[Elizabeth Pilant]], college professor and folklorist; went to high school in Roundup
*[[Lee Steen]], outsider artist; lived most of his life and worked in Roundup

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category|Roundup, Montana}}
* {{Official|www.roundupmontana.net}}

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Roundup, Montana
City
Musselshell County Courthouse
Musselshell County Courthouse
Location in Musselshell County and the state of Montana
Location in Musselshell County and the state of Montana
Coordinates: 46°26′54″N 108°32′34″W / 46.44833°N 108.54278°W / 46.44833; -108.54278
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyMusselshell
Area
[1]
 • Total1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2)
 • Land1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,215 ft (980 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total1,742
 • Density1,347.25/sq mi (520.10/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP codes
59072-59073
Area code406
FIPS code30-64525
GNIS feature ID0778772
Websitewww.roundupmontana.net

Roundup is a city in and the county seat of Musselshell County, Montana, United States.[3] The population was 1,742 as of the 2020 census.[2]

The city was incorporated in 1909.[4] It has a Commissioner-Executive form of government.[4]

History

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Roundup served as a place for cattlemen to "round up" their cattle along the Musselshell River. It was the trailhead in the Great Montana Centennial Cattle Drive,[5] and now drives happen annually.

The post office opened in 1883.[6] In 1907, the Milwaukee Road reached Roundup.

From Hell to Breakfast in Old Montana, by Leland Blanchard, tells the story of pioneers who lived and worked in Roundup in the early 1900s.[7]

Geography

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Roundup is located in west-central Musselshell County at 46°26′54″N 108°32′34″W / 46.44833°N 108.54278°W / 46.44833; -108.54278 (46.448401, -108.542676).[8] U.S. Routes 12 and 87 pass through the city. US 12 leads east 102 miles (164 km) to Forsyth and west 69 miles (111 km) to Harlowton, while US 87 leads northwest 75 miles (121 km) to Lewistown and south 49 miles (79 km) to Billings. The two highways pass through Roundup as Main Street and 1st Avenue West.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.29 square miles (3.34 km2), all land.[1] The southern border of the city follows the north bank of the Musselshell River, an east- and then north-flowing tributary of the Missouri River. The Bull Mountains rise to the south of Roundup.

Climate

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

Climate data for Roundup, Montana, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1914–2019
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 70
(21) 		75
(24) 		82
(28) 		91
(33) 		100
(38) 		106
(41) 		111
(44) 		108
(42) 		102
(39) 		95
(35) 		77
(25) 		70
(21) 		111
(44)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 58.2
(14.6) 		61.9
(16.6) 		70.3
(21.3) 		80.4
(26.9) 		87.4
(30.8) 		96.0
(35.6) 		100.1
(37.8) 		98.8
(37.1) 		93.3
(34.1) 		82.0
(27.8) 		67.6
(19.8) 		57.1
(13.9) 		101.6
(38.7)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 37.2
(2.9) 		40.7
(4.8) 		50.6
(10.3) 		59.9
(15.5) 		69.1
(20.6) 		78.3
(25.7) 		88.9
(31.6) 		87.9
(31.1) 		76.9
(24.9) 		60.9
(16.1) 		46.6
(8.1) 		37.2
(2.9) 		61.2
(16.2)
Daily mean °F (°C) 25.1
(−3.8) 		27.8
(−2.3) 		36.3
(2.4) 		44.9
(7.2) 		54.2
(12.3) 		63.1
(17.3) 		71.2
(21.8) 		69.5
(20.8) 		59.6
(15.3) 		46.3
(7.9) 		34.2
(1.2) 		25.7
(−3.5) 		46.5
(8.1)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 13.1
(−10.5) 		14.9
(−9.5) 		22.1
(−5.5) 		30.0
(−1.1) 		39.3
(4.1) 		47.8
(8.8) 		53.5
(11.9) 		51.1
(10.6) 		42.4
(5.8) 		31.7
(−0.2) 		21.8
(−5.7) 		14.2
(−9.9) 		31.8
(−0.1)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −13.3
(−25.2) 		−8.7
(−22.6) 		−2.5
(−19.2) 		17.7
(−7.9) 		27.4
(−2.6) 		37.1
(2.8) 		44.9
(7.2) 		41.6
(5.3) 		28.8
(−1.8) 		16.0
(−8.9) 		0.4
(−17.6) 		−12.5
(−24.7) 		−24.3
(−31.3)
Record low °F (°C) −41
(−41) 		−52
(−47) 		−33
(−36) 		−9
(−23) 		10
(−12) 		31
(−1) 		36
(2) 		30
(−1) 		15
(−9) 		−10
(−23) 		−36
(−38) 		−44
(−42) 		−52
(−47)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.37
(9.4) 		0.42
(11) 		0.71
(18) 		1.71
(43) 		2.55
(65) 		2.89
(73) 		1.70
(43) 		1.21
(31) 		1.20
(30) 		1.22
(31) 		0.49
(12) 		0.41
(10) 		14.88
(376.4)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 5.2
(13) 		3.9
(9.9) 		4.4
(11) 		1.4
(3.6) 		0.1
(0.25) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		1.0
(2.5) 		2.8
(7.1) 		5.6
(14) 		24.4
(61.35)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 4.0 3.6 5.1 7.7 10.0 10.6 7.0 5.1 5.3 6.9 3.9 4.5 73.7
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 3.2 2.8 1.9 0.7 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 1.7 3.4 14.3
Source 1: NOAA[9]
Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima and minima 1981–2010)[10]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19101,513—
19202,43460.9%
19302,5775.9%
19402,6442.6%
19502,8568.0%
19602,842−0.5%
19702,116−25.5%
19802,1190.1%
19901,808−14.7%
20001,9316.8%
20101,788−7.4%
20201,742−2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[11][2]

2010 census

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As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 1,788 people, 814 households, and 445 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,334.3 inhabitants per square mile (515.2/km2). There were 973 housing units at an average density of 726.1 per square mile (280.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.3% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 814 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.3% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 43.6 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 1,931 people, 833 households, and 498 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,437.8 inhabitants per square mile (555.1/km2). There were 978 housing units at an average density of 728.2 per square mile (281.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.05% White, 0.16% African American, 0.78% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.47% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.74% of the population.

There were 833 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,144, and the median income for a family was $31,129. Males had a median income of $25,875 versus $17,011 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,123. About 13.7% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.4% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

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The area has coal mines, which combined with the agriculture, maintain the economy of the town.[4]

Roundup is a hub in Amazon.com's supply chain with a growing industry of prep centers, or businesses that specialize in packing goods to meet the requirements of Amazon's highly automated warehouses.[14]

Arts and culture

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The Musselshell Valley Historical Museum highlights the early settlement of the area. Signal Peak Energy largely funded a coal exhibit.[15] Several recreated locations, such as a hospital, general store, and school, allow visitors to experience life as it was.

Roundup School-Community Library is a public library which serves the area.[16]

Parks and recreation

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The Musselshell River on the southern side of town provides the opportunity for fishing. Fish in the river include brown trout, smallmouth bass, and catfish.[17] Other activities are floating the river or harvesting the mussels the river is named for.

Hunting options are plentiful. The area has an abundance of whitetail and mule deer, antelope, and gamebirds.[18] The large number of animals can become a safety hazard, so an annual archery-only hunt is authorized in and around the town after the usual hunting season.[19][20]

Education

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Roundup School District educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.[21] Roundup High School's team name is the Panthers.[22] In the 2021-2022 school year, 174 students were enrolled in the high school.[23]

Media

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The local newspaper is the Roundup Record-Tribune.[24] It is published weekly and serves Musselshell County and the neighboring counties.

There are two radio stations licensed in Roundup. KQLJ-LP is a religious channel[25] affiliated with Three Angels Broadcasting Network. KXEM[26] is also a religious channel. It is part of Your Network of Praise.

Infrastructure

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U.S. Route 87 passes through the town from north to south while U.S. Route 12 travels east to west.

Roundup Airport is a public use airport located 2 miles (3 km) north of town.[27]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "P1. Race – Roundup city, Montana: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ a b c "Visitors". City of Roundup. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  5. ^ Chamber of Commerce. "Welcome". Archived from the original on December 18, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
  6. ^ "Roundup". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  7. ^ Blanchard, Leland (September 18, 2017). From Hell to Breakfast in Old Montana: A True Saga. ISBN 978-1548434175.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  10. ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data". National Weather Service. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  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. ^ Dzieza, Josh (November 14, 2019). "Why thousands of Amazon packages converge on a tiny Montana town". The Verge. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  15. ^ "Home page". Musselshell Valley Historical Museum. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  16. ^ "Roundup School-Community Library". Montana State Library. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  17. ^ "Musselshell River". Big Sky Fishing.Com. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  18. ^ "Block Management:Region 5". Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  19. ^ Fish, Wildlife & Parks (September 2, 2022). "Roundup deer archery tags go on sale Oct. 5". Billings Gazette. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  20. ^ "2019 FWP hails Roundup Urban Deer Hunt as success". City of Roundup. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  21. ^ "Roundup School District". Roundup School District. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  22. ^ "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  23. ^ "Roundup H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  24. ^ "News". Roundup Record Tribune & Winnett Times. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  25. ^ "KQLJ-LP". FCC. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  26. ^ "KXEM". FCC. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  27. ^ "RPX(KRPX) Roundup". FAA. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
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