Lonepine, Montana facts for kids
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Lonepine, Montana
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Location of Lonepine, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Sanders |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.85 sq mi (35.86 km2) |
| • Land | 13.44 sq mi (34.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,861 ft (872 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 177 |
| • Density | 13.17/sq mi (5.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59848
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-44950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0786505 |
Lonepine is a small community located in Sanders County, Montana, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government defines for counting people, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city.
The first post office in Lonepine opened in 1911. Later, in 1921, the U.S. Reclamation Service built the Lower Dry Fork Reservoir. This reservoir helps provide water for farming in the area. The dam that holds the water is about 2,800 feet long and can hold a lot of water.
Where is Lonepine?
Lonepine is located in western Montana. Its exact coordinates are 47.692096 degrees North and -114.639481 degrees West.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Lonepine is about 13.9 square miles (35.86 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
What is the Climate Like?
Lonepine has a climate with big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers can be warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold. This type of weather is called a humid continental climate.
Who Lives in Lonepine?
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| 2020 | 177 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Lonepine was 177 people.
Based on the census from 2000, there were 137 people living in Lonepine. Most of the people were White, with some residents identifying as Native American, African American, or from other backgrounds. About 5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The population included people of all ages. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of residents was 44 years old.
