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Judith Gap, Montana

Judith Gap is a city in Wheatland County, Montana, home to about 140 people across 0.3 square miles. Its ZIP code is 59453.

Population140424 per sq mi
Median home value$110,100Census, as estimated by owners

ZIP codes in Judith Gap

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Around Judith Gap

Distances

Nearest major airportSpokane International Airport (GEG)375 miles away
Closer regional airportBillings Logan International Airport (BIL)80 miles away
Nearest city of 250,000+Denver, CO534 miles away

Straight-line distances from the center of Judith Gap; driving is longer.

Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Who represents Judith Gap

Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.

Population over time

Judith Gap had 110 residents in the 2020 census, down 33% since 2000.

It’s the 291st largest of 475 towns in Montana by population.

Wheatland County grew from 5,619 residents in 1920 to 2,069 in 2020.

Judith Gap population by census2000: 164, 2010: 126, 2020: 110164200012620101102020

Wheatland County, 1920–2020

Wheatland County population, 1920 to 20201920: 5,619, 1930: 3,751, 1940: 3,286, 1950: 3,187, 1960: 3,026, 1970: 2,529, 1980: 2,359, 1990: 2,246, 2000: 2,259, 2010: 2,168, 2020: 2,0696K’20’303K’40’503K’60’702K’80’902K’00’102K’20

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).

Weather by month

Average highs peak around 80°F in summer, and winter lows average 12°F. About 16 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year, with about 28 inches of snow.

Average high and low temperature and precipitation by month near Judith GapJan: high 34°F, low 12°F, 0.4 in; Feb: high 34°F, low 13°F, 0.5 in; Mar: high 42°F, low 20°F, 0.6 in; Apr: high 51°F, low 27°F, 1.8 in; May: high 60°F, low 36°F, 3.3 in; Jun: high 68°F, low 44°F, 3 in; Jul: high 79°F, low 50°F, 1.7 in; Aug: high 80°F, low 49°F, 1.5 in; Sep: high 69°F, low 40°F, 1.4 in; Oct: high 54°F, low 30°F, 0.9 in; Nov: high 42°F, low 21°F, 0.5 in; Dec: high 33°F, low 12°F, 0.4 in34°12°Jan0.434°13°Feb0.542°20°Mar0.651°27°Apr1.860°36°May3.368°44°Jun3.079°50°Jul1.780°49°Aug1.569°40°Sep1.454°30°Oct0.942°21°Nov0.533°12°Dec0.4Rain and melted snow, inches

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Judith Gap, MT weather station (4 miles away).

Jobs in Wheatland County

388 jobs at 60 businesses in Wheatland County. The biggest industries by employees:

Largest industries in Wheatland CountyHealth care and social assistance: 103 jobs; Retail trade: 78 jobs; Hotels and restaurants: 47 jobs; Manufacturing: 35 jobs; Finance and insurance: 25 jobs; Professional services: 21 jobs; Transportation and warehousing: 16 jobs; Other services: 10 jobsHealth care and social assistance 27% Retail trade 20% Hotels and restaurants 12% Manufacturing 9% Finance and insurance 6% Professional services 5% Transportation and warehousing 4% Other services 3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).

Health care

Nearest hospitals

  • Wheatland Memorial HospitalCritical access hospital · emergency room · Harlowton17.4 miles
  • Central Montana Medical CenterCritical access hospital · emergency room · Lewistown29.5 miles
  • Roundup Memorial HealthcareCritical access hospital · emergency room · Roundup55.5 miles

Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances.

Schools in Judith Gap

Public schools here are run by Judith Gap Elem, Judith Gap H S. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.

Public schools (3)
SchoolGradesStudentsTypeDistance
Judith Gap SchoolJudith GapPre-K–625Public3.9 mi
Judith Gap 7-8Judith Gap7–81Public3.9 mi
Judith Gap High SchoolJudith Gap9–124Public3.9 mi

Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.

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