Cardwell, Montana
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Cardwell, Montana

Cardwell is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, Montana, United States. The population was 62 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area.

The town was named for area rancher and state senator Edward Cardwell.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Cardwell CDP has a total area of 2.3 square miles (5.9 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 1.86%, are water.

The Jefferson River forms the southern boundary of the community as well as the Madison County line. Cardwell is located at the mouth of Jefferson Canyon, a stretch of the river ending near Willow Creek, Montana. The canyon area has fewer trees and wildlife compared to the rest of the river.

Lewis and Clark Caverns, about 8 miles (13 km) to the east, offer tours during the summer. The caves are home to Townsend's big-eared bats. During the development of the caverns into a state park area, the Civilian Conservations Corps used Cardwell as a base camp.

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

As of the census of 2000, there were 40 people, 19 households, and 9 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 17.5 inhabitants per square mile (6.8/km2). There were 19 housing units at an average density of 8.3 per square mile (3.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.50% White, 2.50% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.50% of the population.

There were 19 households, out of which 10.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.6% were non-families. 42.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.67.

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