Craig, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Craig, Montana
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 Craig, Montana
Location in Montana
Craig, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Lewis and Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,461 ft (1,055 m) |
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| • Total | 39 |
| • Density | 130.43/sq mi (50.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 800644 |
| FIPS code | 30-18025 |
Craig is a small place in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area with a name, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2010, about 43 people lived in Craig. It's located right next to Interstate 15, on the west side of the Missouri River. Craig is about 43 miles north of Helena, which is the capital city of Montana. It's also about 47 miles southwest of Great Falls.
The total land area of Craig is about 0.77 square kilometers (0.30 square miles). A very small part of this area, about 0.13%, is water.
How Many People Live in Craig?
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| 2020 | 39 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Craig was 39 people. This number comes from the official U.S. Census.
Schools in Craig
Students in Craig attend schools in a few different districts.
- Younger students go to schools in the Wolf Creek Elementary School District.
- Older students attend high school in the Helena High School District.
Some students from Craig also go to Cascade Public Schools in Cascade. This district also serves students from nearby areas like Ulm and Wolf Creek.
Local News
If you want to read about what's happening in Craig, you can check out The Cascade Courier. This newspaper is printed every week. You can also find it online.
See also
In Spanish: Craig (Montana) para niños
