The founder, Arthur Jordan, had hunted the area and decided to settle with his family in 1896 along the banks of the Big Dry Creek.

Afterward, a town began building around the post office.

There were saloons, rooming houses, livery stables, blacksmiths, and stores.

Jordan was finally chosen as the county seat, by popular vote.

On March 25, 1996, an 81-day-long standoff between an anti-government gang known as the Montana Freemen and federal officers began near Jordan.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.34 square miles (0.88 km2), all land.

[6] Jordan experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with long, freezing although exceedingly variable, and dry winters alongside hot, wetter summers.

37.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the town was 98.63% White, 0.27% African American, 0.27% Pacific Islander, and 0.82% from two or more races.

39.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Jordan Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.