Why visit Vaughn
Townapedia lists 3 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 13°F.
Weather in Vaughn
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About Vaughn
Vaughn is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cascade County, Montana, United States. The population was 737 at the 2020 census, compared to 658 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Great Falls, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is named for Montana pioneer Robert Vaughn, whose homestead on the Vaughn Ranch encompassed part of the town.
From the Wikipedia article Vaughn, Montana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Restaurants and cafes3
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging2
History
While trying to make his fortune gold mining in Nelson Gulch near what is now Helena, Montana, Welsh American immigrant Robert Vaughn became convinced that Montana was excellent ranching and farming country. In the fall of 1869, he traveled into Chouteau County, Montana, which at the time covered nearly a sixth of the state. About 9 miles (14 km) upstream from where the Sun River joined the Missouri River, he decided to homestead. He returned to Helena and filed paperwork to claim the land, and learned he was the first individual to formally file for a homestead in Chouteau County. Although Vaughn started out farming, he quickly turned to ranching. He imported a large number of pure-bred cattle and horses, and his horses were some of the best in the state.
Vaughn's young wife, Elizabeth, died of complications from childbirth on January 13, 1888. Devastated by her death, Vaughn determined to sell his ranch and move into nearby Great Falls. Vaughn sold his ranch in 1890 to "Captain" Thomas Couch, a Cornish immigrant and expert miner who managed the Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company in Great Falls.
From the History section of Vaughn, Montana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Map of Vaughn
10 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 13°F | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 13°F | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 20°F | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 28°F | 1.7 in |
| May | 65°F | 36°F | 2.2 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 44°F | 2.7 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 48°F | 1.1 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 46°F | 1.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 40°F | 1.3 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 31°F | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 21°F | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 14°F | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sun Rvr 4 S (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cascade County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-06-17: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2000-08-30: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Great Falls International Airport (GTF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Sun Prairie 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Ulm 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Great Falls 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Black Eagle 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Malmstrom AFB 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Simms 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Fairfield 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Cascade 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Belt 32 mi east, about 51 min by car
- Choteau 34 mi northwest, about 55 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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