South Hills, Montana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids South Hills, Montana
Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	Montana
County	Jefferson
Area
• Total	5.87 sq mi (15.21 km2)
• Land	5.87 sq mi (15.21 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	4,803 ft (1,464 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	644
• Density	109.65/sq mi (42.34/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s)	406
FIPS code	30-69725
GNIS feature ID	2583848

South Hills is a small community in Jefferson County, Montana, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area the government tracks for population and other information, even though it's not an official city or town. In 2010, about 517 people lived in South Hills. By the 2020 census, the population had grown to 644 people.

Where is South Hills Located?

South Hills is found in the northern part of Jefferson County. It shares its borders with other areas. To the south and east, it is next to Montana City. To the north, it borders the city of Helena, which is in Lewis and Clark County.

Land Area and Water

The U.S. Census Bureau states that the South Hills CDP covers an area of about 15.2 square kilometers (or 5.87 square miles). All of this area is land; there is no water within its borders. Small streams that flow east help drain the community. These streams eventually join Prickly Pear Creek, which then flows north into the Missouri River.

How Many People Live Here?

This section looks at the population of South Hills over time.

The population of South Hills was 517 people in 2010. By 2020, the number of residents had increased to 644. This information helps us understand how the community is growing.

See also

In Spanish: South Hills (Montana) para niños