kids encyclopedia robot

Ronan, Montana facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Ronan, Montana
Ronan as seen from the Mission Mountains in the summer of 2009
Ronan as seen from the Mission Mountains in the summer of 2009
Location of Ronan, Montana
Location of Ronan, Montana
Country United States
State Montana
County Lake
Area
 • Total 1.20 sq mi (3.12 km2)
 • Land 1.20 sq mi (3.12 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,048 ft (929 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,955
 • Density 1,629.17/sq mi (626.60/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59864
Area code(s) 406
FIPS code 30-64150
GNIS feature ID 0775919

Ronan (Salish: ocqʔetkʷ) is a city in Lake County, Montana, United States. It lies on the Flathead Indian Reservation, approximately 12 miles south of Flathead Lake in the northwestern part of the state. The population was 1,955 at the 2020 census.

Geography

Ronan is located at 47°32′N 114°6′W / 47.533°N 114.100°W / 47.533; -114.100 (47.528, −114.100).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.19 square miles (3.08 km2), all of it land.

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ronan has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 600
1930 537 −10.5%
1940 1,032 92.2%
1950 1,251 21.2%
1960 1,334 6.6%
1970 1,347 1.0%
1980 1,530 13.6%
1990 1,547 1.1%
2000 1,812 17.1%
2010 1,871 3.3%
2020 1,955 4.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,871 people, 737 households, and 444 families living in the city. The population density was 1,572.3 inhabitants per square mile (607.1/km2). There were 807 housing units at an average density of 678.2 per square mile (261.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 61.3% White, 0.4% African American, 27.0% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 10.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population.

There were 737 households, of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% were married couples living together, 19.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 34.7 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

Description

Originally called Spring Creek, Ronan's name was changed in 1893 in honor of Major Peter Ronan, superintendent of the Flathead Indian Reservation. It serves as the hub of the agricultural community in the Mission Valley. Adorned with the beauty of the Mission Mountains and various sources of fishing and wildlife habitat, the community of more than 3,000 residents offers a variety of opportunities.

Getting to Ronan

  • By Road – The main route to Ronan is US 93. The closest Interstate is I-90, which is 46 miles to the south on US 93.
  • By Air
    • Kalispell – Glacier Park International Airport. Services include Delta Air Lines, Horizon Airlines, Northwest Airlines and Holman Aviation (private charters).
    • Missoula International Airport. Services include Delta Air Lines, Horizon Airlines, and Northwest Airlines
  • By Rail – The daily Amtrak passenger service the Empire Builder runs between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. Nearby depots are in: Whitefish (76 miles north, toll free phone: 800-862-7245) and West Glacier.

Education

Public education in Ronan is provided by Ronan School District#30, which has four schools, three of them in Ronan:

  • Ronan High School
  • Ronan Middle School
  • K. William Harvey Elementary School

Ronan City Library is the public library.

Transportation

The main highway route to Ronan is US 93. The closest Interstate is I-90, which is 46 miles to the south on US 93. Nearby airports are in Kalispell and Missoula. The daily Amtrak passenger service the Empire Builder runs between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. Nearby depots are in Whitefish (76 miles north) and West Glacier.

Ronan Airport is a public use airport located 3 miles north of town.

Notable people

  • Marvin Camel, professional boxer
  • Corwin Clairmont, artist, activist and educator
  • Rick Jore, member of the Montana House of Representatives; born and resides in Ronan
  • Daniel Salomon, member of the Montana House of Representatives; born and resides in Ronan
  • Laverne Parrish, WWII Medal of Honor recipient

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ronan (Montana) para niños

kids search engine
Ronan, Montana Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.