Dell, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dell, Montana
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 Dell, Montana
Location in Montana
Dell, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Beaverhead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,004 ft (1,830 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17 |
| • Density | 38.03/sq mi (14.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
59724
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| GNIS feature ID | 2804243 |
Dell is a small community in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States. It's a special kind of place called a census-designated place. This means it's a community that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. Dell is located in a pretty valley right next to the Red Rock River.
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A Look Back in Time
Dell started as a train station. This happened when the Utah and Northern Railway finished building its tracks to Butte in 1881. Because of the train, Dell became a busy place for ranchers to trade their goods.
The Dell School opened its doors in 1903. Later, this school building was changed into a restaurant. In 1907, the Dell Telephone Company was created. Its job was to build and take care of a telephone system for the area.
Geography and Climate
Dell is known for having very little rain or snow. It gets the least amount of precipitation in all of Montana.
What's the Weather Like?
According to a system called the Köppen Climate Classification, Dell has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a full desert. On climate maps, this type of weather is shown as "BSk."
Who Lives in Dell?
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| 2020 | 17 | — | |
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The government counts how many people live in places like Dell. This count is called a census. In the year 2020, the census showed that 17 people lived in Dell.
What's in Dell?
Dell has a few important things. The Dell Flight Strip is a small airport located northwest of the community. Dell also has its own post office, which helps send and receive mail for the area.
