Biddle, Montana

Biddle
census-designated place
Biddle

Location within the state of Montana

Coordinates: 45°5′58″N 105°20′18″W / 45.09944°N 105.33833°W / 45.09944; -105.33833Coordinates: 45°5′58″N 105°20′18″W / 45.09944°N 105.33833°W / 45.09944; -105.33833
Country United States
State Montana
County Powder River
Elevation 3,337 ft (1,017 m)
Population (2000)
 • Total 61
Time zone Mountain (MST) (UTC-7)
 • Summer (DST) MDT (UTC-6)
ZIP code 59314
GNIS feature ID 802029[1]

Biddle is a census-designated place in southeastern Powder River County, Montana, United States, near the Little Powder River. It lies along Highway 59, just south of Ranch Creek Road, and south of the town of Broadus, the county seat of Powder River County.[2] Its elevation is 3,337 feet (1,017 m).[1] A post office was established in Biddle in 1916.[3]

The post office was established in 1916 with Charles Schofield as postmaster.[4] The town name came from S. P. F. Biddle, former owner of the large Cross Ranch.[5]

Population

As of 2010, the current estimated population of Biddle is 61. The median age for a person living in Biddle is 49. The average number of persons per household is 2.29. The median household income is $24,167.[6]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Biddle has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Biddle, Montana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. ↑ Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '08. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2008, p. 61.
  3. ↑ postalhistory.com -- United States Post Offices
  4. ↑ Carkeek Cheney, Roberta (1983). Names on the Face of Montana. Missoula, Montana: Mountain Press Publishing Company. p. 5. ISBN 0-87842-150-5.
  5. ↑ "Montana Place Names Companion". Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
  6. ↑
  7. ↑ Climate Summary for Biddle, Montana
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