Sheridan, Montana
| Sheridan, Montana | |
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| Town | |
 Location of Sheridan, Montana |
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| Coordinates: 45°27′22″N 112°11′45″W / 45.45611°N 112.19583°WCoordinates: 45°27′22″N 112°11′45″W / 45.45611°N 112.19583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,115 ft (1,559 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 642 |
| • Estimate (2015) | 677 |
| • Density | 629.4/sq mi (243.0/km2) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 59749 |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-67600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0776478 |
Sheridan is a town in Madison County, Montana, United States named after the Civil War general Philip Sheridan. The population was 642 at the 2010 census. Sheridan is known as the "heart of the Ruby Valley." Seven majestic mountain ranges surround this beautiful community. (Tobacco Root Range, Highlands Mountains, McCartney Mountain, The Pioneers, The Ruby Range, The Gravellies and the Snowcrest Range) The geology of the area includes some of the oldest rocks dating back over 2.7 billion years. The Ruby River winds through the valley just west of the town.
In an effort to promote the town - the community has formed a Main Street Improvement Team, provides for free Wi-Fi in town and has their own Web site where artists, businesses, and general information about the area can be found at their home page [1]
Sheridan is located at 45°27′22″N 112°11′45″W / 45.45611°N 112.19583°W (45.456173, -112.195793).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.02 square miles (2.64 km2), all of it land.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sheridan has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2010, there were 642 people, 306 households, and 174 families residing in the town. The population density was 629.4 inhabitants per square mile (243.0/km2). There were 376 housing units at an average density of 368.6 per square mile (142.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
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