Bloomfield, Montana facts for kids
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Bloomfield, Montana
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 Bloomfield, Montana
Location in Montana
Bloomfield, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Dawson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,615 ft (797 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6 |
| • Density | 101.69/sq mi (39.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59315
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 780133 |
Bloomfield is a very small place in Dawson County, Montana, United States. It used to be called Adams. It's known as an unincorporated hamlet, which means it's a small community without its own local government.
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Where is Bloomfield?
Bloomfield is located about 23 miles (37 km) northeast of the Yellowstone River. It's also near the city of Glendive. Glendive is the main city in Dawson County. Bloomfield uses area code 406 for phones and has its own post office with ZIP code 59315.
How Did Bloomfield Get Its Name?
The town was named by early settlers, J. Berton and Dave Crockett. They came from a town called Bloomfield, Nebraska. Other families from Bloomfield, Nebraska, soon followed them to this new place in Montana. Before that, the area was home to an Amish community.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, about 150 people lived in Bloomfield. By the 2020 census, the population was 6 people.
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| 2020 | 6 | — | |
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What's the Weather Like?
Bloomfield has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a full desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. On climate maps, this type of weather is called "BSk".
