Overview
Jordan is a small city in the U.S. state of Montana and serves as the county seat of Garfield County. It lies within the broad plains of eastern Montana and functions primarily as a local service and administration center for a sparsely populated rural region. As recorded by the 2010 United States Census, the town had 343 residents.
History
The community grew during the late 19th century frontier period. A post office was established on July 11, 1899, marking a stable settlement presence. Jordan later formalized municipal government and was incorporated as a town in 1951. Over time it became the hub for county government and nearby ranching operations.
Geography and landscape
Jordan sits amid the rolling prairie and grasslands typical of eastern Montana. The surrounding area is characterized by open rangeland and ranch properties rather than dense development. Its remote setting reflects the low population density of the broader region of the United States in which it is located.
Economy and services
The local economy is dominated by agriculture and ranching, supported by businesses that provide goods and services to residents across the county. As the county seat, Jordan hosts county administrative offices and often provides basic civic services and community facilities that serve a wide rural area.
Government and community
As the administrative center of Garfield County, Jordan houses county-level government functions and plays an outsized role in local governance relative to its population. The town is typical of many small Montana county seats, offering schools, postal services and civic institutions that anchor surrounding ranch and farm communities.
For more information about government and demographic details, consult county records and national census resources such as the county seat information or the 2010 census data.