Ismay
Town in Custer County, Montana
Ismay is a town in Custer County, Montana, with 17 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,526 ft (770 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Plevna, 14.0 miles E.
- 17residents (2020 Census)
- 2,526 ftelevation · 770 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 41 / sq mipopulation density
- 59336ZIP code
About Ismay
Ismay is a town in Custer County, Montana, United States. The population was 17 at the 2020 census. The town is the least-populous incorporated municipality in the state of Montana.
The town's name is an amalgamation of Isabella and May, the names of the daughters of Albert J. Earling, division superintendent (later president) of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. Other communities with related names include Earling, Iowa; Marmarth, North Dakota; and Alberton, Montana. As a publicity stunt coordinated by Kansas City radio station KYYS in 1993, the town unofficially took the name of Joe, Montana, after the NFL quarterback Joe Montana.
The town's history and contemporary state (circa 1995) is discussed at length in travel writer Jonathan Raban's book, Bad Land: An American Romance. According to Raban, Ismay's story is emblematic of the settlement and depopulation of the northern Great Plains.
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Ismay had 17 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17 |
|---|---|
| Density | 41 per sq mi (16 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ismay at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Custer County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 17 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.42 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,526 ft (770 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.5002° N, 104.7929° W |
| ZIP code | 59336 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3038950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ismay
- Plevna14.0 mi E
- Baker26.5 mi E
- Fallon28.2 mi NW
- Terry31.9 mi NW
- West Glendive41.9 mi N
- Glendive42.1 mi N
- Wibaux44.1 mi NE
- Beach, ND47.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Ismay
What county is Ismay in?
Ismay is in Custer County, Montana.
What is the population of Ismay, MT?
17 people lived in Ismay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ismay, MT?
The ZIP code of Ismay is 59336.
What is the elevation of Ismay?
2,526 feet (770 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ismay?
Plevna (14.0 mi), Baker (26.5 mi), Fallon (28.2 mi), Terry (31.9 mi), West Glendive (41.9 mi).
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