Wyola, Montana

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Wyola, Montana

Wyola is a small census-designated place in Big Horn County, on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana, United States. The population was 190 at the 2020 census.

Origin
Wyola began as a stop on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. The Crow people called the place Ammoole, meaning “Where they wait.” The post office opened in 1911.

Geography
Wyola is near Interstate 90 (Exit 544) and the Little Bighorn River. The area covers about 6.7 square miles, all land. Elevation is about 3,858 feet. Coordinates: 45.12639°N, 107.37389°W.

Climate
Wyola has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Dfb). Winters are cold and summers can be hot. Average annual precipitation is about 16.5 inches (419 mm), and average annual snowfall is about 59 inches (150 cm).

Demographics
In 2020, 190 people lived in Wyola. It has a mix of households, with many residents being Native American, primarily Crow. The community has relatively low income levels; median household income is around $20,500 and per capita income about $7,800, with a notable share of residents living below the poverty line.

Education
Wyola is served by the Wyola School District, which educates students from kindergarten through 8th grade.

Notable person
Bill Yellowtail, a Crow leader who served in the Montana Senate and as a US EPA administrator.