Rollins, Montana facts for kids
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Rollins, Montana
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Location of Rollins, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.87 sq mi (7.44 km2) |
| • Land | 2.87 sq mi (7.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,940 ft (900 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 192 |
| • Density | 66.83/sq mi (25.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59931
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-64075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0789750 |
Rollins is a small place in Lake County, Montana, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town, but the government counts its population.
In 2010, about 209 people lived in Rollins. Before that, in 2000, there were 183 people. The community started in the 1880s and was first called Bay View. It got its current name, Rollins, when a post office opened there in 1904.
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Exploring Rollins: Location and Landscape
Rollins is found in the northern part of Lake County. It sits right on the western shore of Flathead Lake. This lake is very large and beautiful. Rollins is also just north of the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Where is Rollins Exactly?
You can find Rollins at these coordinates: 47.907804 degrees North and -114.195343 degrees West. Along the lake's edge in Rollins, you'll see several interesting spots. These include Crescent Bay, Canal Bay, Sessions Point, and Painted Rocks.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 93 goes right through Rollins. This highway can take you to bigger towns nearby. If you go north for about 23 miles, you'll reach Kalispell. If you head south for about 28 miles, you'll get to Polson. Polson is the main town for Lake County.
How Big is Rollins?
The Rollins area, as defined for the census, covers about 7.5 square kilometers (or 2.87 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its boundaries.
Understanding Rollins' Weather
Rollins has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and can sometimes feel humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold.
People of Rollins: Population Details
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| 2020 | 192 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 183 people living in Rollins. These people lived in 83 different homes. Most of the people living in Rollins were White. A small number were Native American, and some were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Most homes in Rollins were made up of married couples living together. Some homes had children under 18. Many people living alone were 65 years old or older. The average number of people in a home was about 2.20.
The population in Rollins had a wide range of ages. Many residents were between 45 and 64 years old, and a good number were 65 or older. The average age of people in Rollins was 54 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Rollins (Montana) para niños
