Richey is a town in Dawson County, Montana, United States. It is located to the north of Glendive, the county seat. The population was 164 at the 2020 census. The town has a strong agriculture economy with wheat, oats and barley as the main crops as well as significant cattle and sheep ranches.
Clyde Richey opened a post office in 1911.
Name: | Richey town |
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LSAD Code: | 43 |
LSAD Description: | town (suffix) |
State: | Montana |
County: | Dawson County |
Elevation: | 2,503 ft (763 m) |
Total Area: | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km²) |
Land Area: | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km²) |
Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
Total Population: | 164 |
Population Density: | 635.66/sq mi (245.78/km²) |
ZIP code: | 59259 |
Area code: | 406 |
FIPS code: | 3062275 |
GNISfeature ID: | 0775750 |
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Geography
Richey is located at 47°38′42″N 105°4′10″W / 47.64500°N 105.06944°W / 47.64500; -105.06944 (47.644958, -105.069380). Montana Highway 200 passes through town. Longs Reservoir and Wold Reservoir are nearby.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km), all land.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Richey has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated “BSk” on climate maps.
See also
Map of Montana State and its subdivision:- Beaverhead
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