Piltzville, Montana facts for kids
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Piltzville, Montana
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 Piltzville, Montana
Location in Montana
Piltzville, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Missoula |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,301 ft (1,006 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 372 |
| • Density | 497.33/sq mi (192.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59802 (Missoula)
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-57475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583832 |
Piltzville is a small community in Missoula County, Montana, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's a special area the government uses to collect information. It is not a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 372 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Piltzville has an interesting history! It was once a place where many people who worked at the big lumber mill in nearby Bonner lived. The community is named after a man named Billy Pilz. He became a very important person at the Bonner Mill, working as a "yard boss." His house was built way back in 1904.
A famous artist named Michael Cadieux grew up in Piltzville. He is well-known for his beautiful watercolor and oil paintings. Many of his artworks focus on important environmental topics.
Where Piltzville Is Located
Piltzville is found in the eastern part of Missoula County. It's right next to Bonner on its northwest side. The larger city of Missoula is about 7 miles (11 km) to the east.
Getting Around Piltzville
A major highway, Interstate 90, goes right through the community. You can get on or off the Interstate from Exit 109 in West Riverside or Exit 113 in Turah. There's also a local road, Montana Secondary Highway 210, that runs through Piltzville, right next to the Interstate.
Piltzville sits in the valley of the Clark Fork River. This river forms the southwest edge of the community. The area of Piltzville is about 0.75 square miles (1.94 square kilometers), and it's all land.
Piltzville's Weather
The weather in Piltzville changes a lot with the seasons. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes they can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold!
Climate Details
According to a system that classifies climates, Piltzville has a "humid continental climate." This means it gets all four seasons with noticeable differences. Piltzville is located at the base of Bonner Mountain, which helps protect it from strong winds.
| Climate data for Piltzville, Montana | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −1 (30) |
3 (37) |
8 (46) |
14 (57) |
19 (66) |
23 (74) |
29 (85) |
28 (83) |
22 (72) |
14 (57) |
4 (40) |
−1 (31) |
13 (56) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −9 (15) |
−7 (20) |
−3 (26) |
0 (32) |
4 (39) |
8 (46) |
10 (50) |
9 (49) |
5 (41) |
0 (32) |
−4 (24) |
−8 (17) |
0 (32) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 28 (1.1) |
20 (0.8) |
23 (0.9) |
28 (1.1) |
46 (1.8) |
51 (2) |
23 (0.9) |
28 (1.1) |
28 (1.1) |
23 (0.9) |
25 (1) |
28 (1.1) |
350 (13.6) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
How Many People Live Here
The number of people living in Piltzville has changed a little over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 395 | — | |
| 2020 | 372 | −5.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Schools in Piltzville
Students in Piltzville attend schools in two different districts. Younger students go to schools in the Bonner Elementary School District. Older students, in high school, attend schools in the Missoula High School District.
See also
- In Spanish: Piltzville (Montana) for kids
