Three Forks

Three Forks is a city in Gallatin County, Montana, United States. It is located within the watershed valley system of both the Missouri and Mississippi rivers drainage basins. The city is named so because it lies geographically near the point, in nearby Missouri Headwaters State Park, where the Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin Rivers converge to form the Missouri River. The three rivers, west to east, were named by Meriwether Lewis in late July 1805 for President Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State James Madison and Treasury Secretary Albert Gallatin. The Lewis and Clark expedition visited the site on July 28, 1805. The present-day city of Three Forks was founded September 17, 1908 by John Q. Adams, a Milwaukee Road land agent. It was an important hub for the railroad during the existence of the Milwaukee in Montana (1908-1980) Two banks for the town were chartered in 1909 and 1910; the Three Valleys State Bank, whose building survives, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and serves as a local history museum. The town's early growth prospects foundered from the effects of economic depression, crop failures, and an earthquake that hit the town on June 27, 1925, damaging all of its brick buildings. The population never reached the 10,000 level that some once hoped for, and dropped to about 1,000. Today the city has a total area of 1.50 square miles (3.88 km²) and a population of 1,989.

History

The three rivers, west to east, were named by Meriwether Lewis in late July 1805 for President Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State James Madison, and Treasury Secretary Albert Gallatin. Today the two confluences are incorporated inside Missouri Headwaters State Park, which is also a U.S. National Historic Landmark. The present-day city of Three Forks was founded September 17, 1908 by John Q. Adams, a Milwaukee Road land agent. The city became a division point on the Milwaukee Road's Rocky Mountain Division and was an important hub for the railroad during the existence of the Milwaukee in Montana (1908-1980) Two banks for the town were chartered in 1909 and 1910; the Three Valleys State Bank, whose building survives, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and serves as a local history museum. The town's early growth prospects foundered from the effects of economic depression, crop failures, and an earthquake that hit the town on June 27, 1925, damaging all of its brick buildings. Some prosperity returned during and after World War II, and population has grown modestly since. In 1800, the Indian woman Sacagawea is best known as the interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. She was captured by the Mennetaree tribe near the present site of Three forks. She later returned to this area with Lewis andClark and the Corps of Discovery. A statue of Sacagwea now sits in a park off Main Street.

Geography

Three Forks is located at 45°5329N 111°336W (45.891334, -111.551532).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.50 square miles (3.88 km²) of which 1.44 square miles is land and 0.16 km² is water. The city is located in the Piedmont region of the Rocky Mountains, which are part of the Pacific Northwest region. It is the only city in the state of Colorado that is not located on the National Highway System. The town has a population of 1,816, according to the United States Census Bureau. It has a climate that is very different from that of the rest of the state, with an average monthly temperature of °C (°F) to °F (°C to°F). The city has an average annual rainfall of 0.6 inches (1.2 km²), which is lower than the state average of 1 inches (2.4 mm) for the same time period. It also has a very different climate than most other towns in the region, with the average yearly rainfall of 2.2 inches (4.7 km) to 3.4 inches (6.0 inches) per year. The average annual temperature in the city is 0.7 degrees (1 meter) higher than the national average. The area has a higher than average humidity, with about 70% of the city living in the shade.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,869 people, 785 households, and 524 families residing in the city. There were 850 housing units at an average density of 590.3 per square mile (227.9/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 97.57% White, 1.10% Native American, 0.17% Asian,0.23% Pacific Islander, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population. The median income for a household in theCity was $34,212, and the median income. for a family was $39,938. About 5.5% of families and 7.7%. of the residents were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 6.7. of those age 65 or over. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.08. The city has a population of 1,728 people, 686 households and 469 families. It is located on the U.S. Census Bureau's Mid-Mississippi River Delta Statistical Area. It has a median age of 40.8 years, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.0%. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.8 males.

Government

The City of Three Forks is a Mayorcouncil government form of government in which the City Council is chaired by an elected Mayor. There are six elected City Council members. These two entities form the legislative and executive branches of the government. The City has a population of 3,000. It is located in the north-east of the city, near the border with New South Wales. The city is home to a number of tourist attractions, including the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef. It also has its own airport, which was built in the 1950s and 1960s as a tourist attraction. It was named after the town's first inhabitants, who were called the Three Fours. The town's name is derived from the name of the town, which means "three rivers" or "three streams" in the local language. It has a total population of 2,000, with the majority of its residents living in the south-east. The mayor is elected for a four-year term, and there are six members of the council, who are also elected for two-year terms. The council is made up of six members, and the mayor is the chair of the Council, who is chosen by the City's residents. The Mayor is the highest-ranking official in the city and is the head of the local government authority. The Council has a budget of $1.5 million, with most of its money coming from tourism. The government has an annual budget of £1.6 million.

Infrastructure

Three Forks Airport is a public use airport. It is located 1 mile southeast of town. The airport has a single runway, which is used for take-offs and landings. There is no runway for landings or landings on the airport site. There are no runways or runways on the Airport site. The Airport is open to the public on a daily basis. It has no runway or runway control tower. It also has no air traffic control tower or airfield control tower on the site. It was built in the early 1900s and is the only airport in the town of Three Forks. The runway is paved with asphalt and has an asphalt taxiway. It can be accessed by a paved road that runs through the airport. The airfield is also equipped with a paved taxiway that runs from the airport to the town's main road, which leads to the airport from the town center.

Education

Three Forks Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Three Forks High School's team name is the Wolves. The Three forks Community Library is a public library. It is located in the town's downtown area. The library is open to the public on weekdays and weekends. It has a collection of more than 1,000 books. It also has a children's library with more than 2,000 items. It was built in the early 1900s. The community has a history of being involved in the First World War. The town is home to a number of historic buildings. The city is also the site of a former post office and a postmaster's office, as well as a public school and a community center.

Community

Three Forks is located at the cross-roads of Interstate 90 and U.S. Route 287. The Three Forks Voice weekly newspaper was established October 17, 2018 after the long-standing Three forks Herald went out of business. The city's population has increased exponentially due to the booming economy of the nearby city of Bozeman. Many major subdivisions such as Rolling Glen Subdivision are expected to increase the City's population threefold putting a burden on area schools, and law enforcement. Area attractions such as Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park have made Three Fork and the surrounding area a hub for tourism. The High School mascot is the Wolves, and the city's motto is "We The People, We The People" The City of Three fork is located on the banks of the Little Snake River, which runs through the center of the town. The town has a population of 2,000, with the majority of its residents living in the town of 3,000. It is located near the junction of I-90 and Route 287, and is a stopping point for many travelers. The population of the city is 2,100, with most of the residents living near the town's downtown area. The City's largest employer is the Three ForK's Chamber of Commerce, which has more than 1,000 employees. It also has a number of small businesses, including a restaurant, a bank, a gas station, a convenience store, and a grocery store. The community is home to a large number of churches.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Three Forks, Gallatin County, Montana = 31.4. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 52. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 82. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Three Forks = 3.8 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 1,989 individuals with a median age of 38.8 age the population grows by 11.10% in Three Forks, Gallatin County, Montana population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,382.21 residents per square mile of area (533.74/km²). There are average 2.57 people per household in the 746 households with an average household income of $45,785 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 5.80% of the available work force and has dropped -0.71% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 32.78%. The number of physicians in Three Forks per 100,000 population = 222.5.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Three Forks = 12.4 inches and the annual snowfall = 29.8 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 83. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 186. 87 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 11.4 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 74, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Three Forks, Gallatin County, Montana which are owned by the occupant = 71.25%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 37 years with median home cost = $155,230 and home appreciation of -18.35%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $10.25 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,499 per student. There are 15.7 students for each teacher in the school, 381 students for each Librarian and 336 students for each Counselor. 3.82% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 12.28% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 4.31% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).