Savage, Montana

Savage is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Richland County, Montana, United States. Savage is located on the Yellowstone River and Montana Highway 16, 20 miles (32 km) south-southwest of Sidney.

Savage, Montana
Census-designated place
Savage, Montana is located in Montana
Savage, Montana
Savage, Montana
Savage, Montana is located in the United States
Savage, Montana
Savage, Montana
Coordinates: 47°27′13″N 104°20′34″W
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyRichland
Area
[1]
 • Total0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2)
 • Land0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,985 ft (605 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total303
 • Density422.59/sq mi (163.15/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59262
Area code406
GNIS feature ID776236[2]

Savage was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2010 census.[3] In previous censuses, the area was counted within the former Knife River CDP.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020303—
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

History

Savage is named for H. M. Savage, supervising engineer for the U. S. Reclamation Service.[5] For many years it was a busy shipping point for grain farmers and river-bottom beet growers.[6] Sugar beet farms benefited with the opening of a sugar beet factory in Sidney in 1925.

Recreation

Basic services are available in the community and boating access to the Yellowstone River is nearby.

Climate

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

Education

Savage Public School educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.[8] Savage High School's team name is the Warriors.[9]

References
  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Savage, Montana
  3. "Savage Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. "Richey". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  6. Cheney’s Names on the Face of Montana, Mountain Press Publishing Company
  7. Climate Summary for Savage, Montana
  8. "Savage Public School". Savage Public School. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  9. "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
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