Inverness, Montana facts for kids
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Inverness, Montana
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Location of Inverness, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Hill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.90 sq mi (10.10 km2) |
| • Land | 3.90 sq mi (10.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,297 ft (1,005 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 77 |
| • Density | 19.75/sq mi (7.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59530
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-38725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 767927 |
Inverness is a small community in Hill County, Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 77 people lived there. The town was named after a city in Scotland.
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Where is Inverness?
Inverness is located in northern Montana. You can find it at 48°33′28″N 110°41′25″W / 48.55778°N 110.69028°W. A major road, U.S. Route 2, goes through the town. It is about halfway between the cities of Shelby and Havre.
The total area of Inverness is about 10.10 square kilometers (or 3.90 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here?
Inverness is a very small community.
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| 2020 | 77 | — | |
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According to the census in 2000, there were 103 people living in Inverness. These people lived in 40 different homes. Many of these homes (40%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (65%) were married couples.
The people living in Inverness were mostly White (99.03%). A small number (0.97%) were Native American.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Inverness was 38 years.
Getting Around
Amtrak is a train service that runs through Inverness. The train is called the Empire Builder. It travels between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Inverness.
If you want to catch the train, the closest stations are in Havre (about 47 miles to the east) and Shelby (about 56 miles to the west).
Schools in Inverness
Inverness is part of the Chester-Joplin-Inverness School District. The students in this district are known as the Hi-Line Hawks.
See also
In Spanish: Inverness (Montana) para niños
