Saco, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saco, Montana
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Downtown Saco
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Location of Saco, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Phillips |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,182 ft (665 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 159 |
| • Density | 523.03/sq mi (201.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59261
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-65050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412590 |
Saco is a small town located in Phillips County, Montana, in the United States. In 2020, about 159 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a unique history.
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Exploring Saco's Location
Saco is found in the state of Montana. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.33 square miles (0.79 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Saco's Climate
Saco has a semi-arid climate. This means it gets very little rain or snow. The weather can be quite dry. It often has hot summers and cold winters.
A Look at Saco's Past
The town of Saco got its name in an interesting way. When the Great Northern Railway was building its lines, officials needed to name many train stops. One story says an official spun a globe and pointed to Saco, Maine, giving the Montana town its name. Another idea is that the name comes from "Sacajawea," a famous Native American guide.
Saco once held a world record! In 1999, the town made the world's largest hamburger. It weighed 6,040 pounds and used meat from 17 cattle. This was a huge event for the town.
Who Lives in Saco?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 425 | — | |
| 1930 | 506 | 19.1% | |
| 1940 | 452 | −10.7% | |
| 1950 | 539 | 19.2% | |
| 1960 | 490 | −9.1% | |
| 1970 | 356 | −27.3% | |
| 1980 | 252 | −29.2% | |
| 1990 | 261 | 3.6% | |
| 2000 | 224 | −14.2% | |
| 2010 | 197 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 159 | −19.3% | |
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In 2010, there were 197 people living in Saco. These people made up 102 households. About 94.4% of the people were White. A small number were Asian or from two or more races.
Many households (53.9%) were not families. About 47.1% of all households had only one person living there. Many of these were people aged 65 or older. The average age in Saco was 48.1 years.
Learning and Schools in Saco
The Saco School District teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Students at Saco High School are known as the Panthers.
Saco also has a branch of the Phillips County Library. This means kids and adults can find books and learn new things right in town.
News and Media
The Phillips County News is the local newspaper for Saco. It comes out every week. You can read it on paper or find news online.
Getting Around Saco
The Amtrak train called the Empire Builder goes through Saco. This train travels between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. However, it does not stop in Saco. The closest train station is in Malta, which is about 28 miles (45 kilometers) to the west.
Famous People from Saco
- Wayne Stahl, a member of the Montana Legislature.
Images for kids
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Saco Mercantile
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Church and water tower in Saco
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Chet Huntley School in Saco
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Water Tower overlooks downtown Saco
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The sign for Saco looking east at U.S. Route 2
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See also
In Spanish: Saco (Montana) para niños
