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Elmo, Montana
sqʷʔeʔ
k̓upawi¢q̓nuk |
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Location of Elmo, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,917 ft (889 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 244 |
| • Density | 769.72/sq mi (297.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59915
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-24100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0771209 |
Elmo is a small community in Lake County, Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for gathering population data.
The native names for Elmo are sqʷʔeʔ in the Salish language and k̓upawi¢q̓nuk in the Kutenai language. In 2010, about 180 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 244 people.
The town of Elmo was officially planned in 1917. It used to have a dock and a warehouse. These were important for boats traveling on Flathead Lake.
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Exploring Elmo's Location
Elmo is found in the northwestern part of Lake County. It sits right at the west end of a part of Flathead Lake called the Big Arm.
Roads and Nearby Towns
U.S. Route 93 goes through Elmo. This road can take you north about 35 miles (56 km) to Kalispell. If you go southeast about 16 miles (26 km), you will reach Polson. Polson is the main town in Lake County.
Another road, Montana Highway 28, starts in Elmo. It goes southwest about 46 miles (74 km) to Montana Highway 200 near Plains.
Land Area of Elmo
The Elmo community covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Elmo's Weather and Climate
Elmo has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year.
Seasonal Weather Patterns
Summers in Elmo are usually warm to hot. They can also be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold. This climate type is often called "Dfb" on climate maps.
Who Lives in Elmo?
The population of Elmo has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 244 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 143 people living in Elmo. There were 52 households, which means 52 groups of people living together. About 31 families lived there.
Community Diversity
The people in Elmo come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 31% of the population was White. About 68% were Native American. A small number of people were from two or more races. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Elmo
The community has people of all ages. In 2000, about 31% of the people were under 18 years old. About 25% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 13% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Elmo was 33 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Elmo (Montana) para niños
