Heart Butte, Montana facts for kids
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Heart Butte, Montana
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Location of Heart Butte, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Pondera |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.58 sq mi (11.86 km2) |
| • Land | 4.56 sq mi (11.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,472 ft (1,363 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 621 |
| • Density | 136.06/sq mi (52.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59448
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-35350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0772294 |
Heart Butte is a small community in Pondera County, Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). In the Blackfoot language, its name is Moskizipahpi-istaki.
In 2020, about 621 people lived there. Heart Butte is located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The town gets its name from a small mountain peak shaped like a heart, found southwest of the community.
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Where is Heart Butte Located?
Heart Butte is in Montana, at coordinates 48°17′24″N 112°50′4″W.
The community covers a total area of about 4.5 square miles (11.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Heart Butte?
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| 2020 | 621 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 698 people living in Heart Butte. Most of the people living in Heart Butte are Native American.
Many households in Heart Butte have children under 18 living with them. The average household size is about four people. The median age in the community is around 21 years old, meaning it has a young population.
The average income for families in Heart Butte is lower than the national average. A significant number of families and individuals live below the poverty line.
Schools in Heart Butte
Heart Butte has its own school system. The Heart Butte School teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The high school sports teams are known as the Warriors.
Famous People from Heart Butte
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- Minnie Spotted-Wolf was born in Heart Butte. She was the first Native American woman to join the United States Marine Corps.
