Rocky Point, Montana facts for kids
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Rocky Point, Montana
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Location of Rocky Point, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,933 ft (894 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 111 |
| • Density | 182.87/sq mi (70.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-63940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853188 |
Rocky Point is a small community in Lake County, Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area that the government counts for population, but it is not officially a city or town.
Rocky Point is located on the western shore of the southern part of Flathead Lake. In 2020, about 111 people lived there.
About Rocky Point
Rocky Point is a quiet spot in north-central Lake County. It sits right on the edge of the beautiful Flathead Lake. This lake is the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River in the United States.
Where is Rocky Point?
Rocky Point is found at coordinates 47.732361 degrees North and -114.182570 degrees West. It is about 3 miles (5 kilometers) north of Polson. Polson is the main town, or county seat, of Lake County.
Rocky Point is surrounded by other small communities. To its northeast is Kings Point. To its southwest, you will find the Jette community. The total area of Rocky Point is about 0.61 square miles (1.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Rocky Point?
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| 2020 | 111 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 107 people living in Rocky Point. By 2010, the population was 97 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 111 residents.
Most people living in Rocky Point are White. A small number of residents are Native American or from two or more races. Families and married couples make up a large part of the households. Some households also have children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Rocky Point in 2000 was 48 years old. This means many adults and older people live there.
See also
- In Spanish: Rocky Point (Montana) para niños
