Brady is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pondera County, Montana, United States. Its population was 140 as of the 2010 census.[3] Brady has a post office with ZIP code 59416.[4][5] The community is located along Interstate 15.
Brady, Montana | |
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  Brady, Montana | |
| Coordinates: 48°02′08″N 111°50′24″W / 48.03556°N 111.84000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Pondera |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.09 sq mi (8.00 km2) |
| • Land | 3.09 sq mi (8.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,530 ft (1,080 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 116 |
| • Density | 37.54/sq mi (14.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 59416 |
| Area code | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 802053[2] |
The post office was established in 1910.[6] The town is likely named after the Brady brothers. Charles A. Brady was a physician and Thomas E. Brady was an attorney.[7]
Brady is a grain marketing and distribution center. The area is heavily given to agricultural pursuits. It is located in what is referred to as the "Golden Triangle", a region renowned for its wheat and barley production.[8]
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 116 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] | |||
Climate edit
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Brady has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[10]
Education edit
The students of Dutton, 15 miles (24 km) south, combine with Brady to form one school district. Dutton/Brady Public School District, located in Dutton, educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.[11] In 2022, there were 134 students total enrolled in the district.[12] Dutton/Brady High School's team name is the Diamond Backs.[13]
Notable person edit
- George Montgomery, actor known for his roles in Westerns[7]
References edit
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ "Brady". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original on April 28, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
- ^ Carkeek Cheney, Roberta (1983). Names on the Face of Montana. Missoula, Montana: Mountain Press Publishing Company. p. 5. ISBN 0-87842-150-5.
- ^ a b "Montana Place Names Companion". Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ^ Lutey, Tom (2 August 2017). "Wind, Snow, Mountains put the "Golden" in Montana's Golden Triangle". Montana Magazine. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ Climate Summary for Brady, Montana
- ^ "Dutton/Brady Public School". Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
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