Lockwood, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lockwood, Montana
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Location of Lockwood, Montana, just east of Billings
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Yellowstone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.342 sq mi (34.556 km2) |
| • Land | 12.855 sq mi (33.294 km2) |
| • Water | 0.487 sq mi (1.262 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,127 ft (953 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,195 |
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7,393 |
| • Density | 559.70/sq mi (216.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
59101
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-44200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408626 |
Lockwood is a community in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States. It's not an official city or town, but it's a busy place! In 2020, about 7,195 people lived there. Lockwood is very close to Billings, which is a larger city. It's the second-biggest community in the Billings area. Even though it's growing, Lockwood isn't planned to become part of Billings anytime soon. A large Exxon oil refinery is also located in Lockwood.
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Where is Lockwood?
Lockwood is located in Yellowstone County. It covers an area of about 12.855 square miles (33.294 square kilometers) of land. A small part, about 0.487 square miles (1.262 square kilometers), is water.
Lockwood's Story
Early Days and Name
Long ago, in the 1800s, Lockwood was near the Crow "Mitsiadazi" Reservation. The area was named after Captain Lockwood. He was a government surveyor who camped in the foothills in the late 1800s. In 1907, a public road was opened through Lockwood. This road connected to the Dry Creek Road, which led to the Reservation. An old Native American supply road can still be seen on the side of a hill.
Growth and Changes
The area known as Lockwood Flats was once home to the Johnson Ranch. You can still find signs of old Cavalry camps nearby. These camps were used by soldiers who stayed for a whole winter surveying the land. Lockwood Flats was also a stop called Hirsch, but the name Lockwood became more popular.
On June 16, 1965, a very strong tornado touched down near Lockwood. It was the strongest tornado ever recorded in Yellowstone County.
Lockwood Today
Today, Lockwood is the largest community in Montana that isn't an official city. It's also one of the fastest-growing places in the state. Between 2000 and 2010, its population grew by about 58%! In 2010, Lockwood officially became a Census Designated Place (CDP). This means it's a recognized community for census purposes.
People in Lockwood are working together to improve their community. They want to plan for better roads, water systems, and other important services. They are also thinking about becoming an official town or city one day.
In 2013, many Lockwood residents met to talk about their community's future. They discussed ideas like building a high school and having community festivals. They even created a website, lockwoodmontana.com, to share updates.
Who Lives in Lockwood?
In 2020, there were 7,195 people living in Lockwood. There were 2,697 households, which are groups of people living together. About 1,862 of these were families.
The population has grown quite a bit over the years:
- 1990: 3,967 people
- 2000: 4,306 people
- 2010: 6,797 people
- 2020: 7,195 people
In 2010, about 29.9% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 34 years. The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds.
Learning in Lockwood
Most students in Lockwood go to Lockwood K-12 Schools. This school district teaches students from kindergarten all the way through high school. The high school team is called the Lockwood Lions! A small part of Lockwood is also served by Huntley Project K-12 Schools.
See also
In Spanish: Lockwood (Montana) para niños
