Stockett, Montana facts for kids
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Stockett, Montana
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 Stockett, Montana
Location in Montana
Stockett, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Cascade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,602 ft (1,098 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 157 |
| • Density | 100.19/sq mi (38.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59480
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 777226 |
Stockett is a small community in Cascade County, Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It's also an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own local government.
In 2010, about 169 people lived in Stockett. By 2020, the population was 157. The town has its own post office with the ZIP code 59480.
Stockett was originally a "company town." This means it was built and owned by a company, in this case, the Cottonwood Coal Company. The town was named after Lewis Stockett, who was a manager for the company. The coal mines here eventually closed down. This happened because new technologies like diesel fuel for trains and natural gas for homes became popular.
Today, Stockett is a place where people live and then travel to work in nearby cities like Great Falls. It also serves as a local center for farmers and ranchers in the surrounding area.
Who Lives in Stockett?
The number of people living in Stockett has changed over time.
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| 2020 | 157 | — | |
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The most recent count in 2020 showed 157 residents.
What is the Climate Like?
Stockett has a semi-arid climate. This means it's generally dry, but not as dry as a desert. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "BSk."
Learning and Schools
Students in Stockett attend Centerville Public Schools. These schools teach children from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The school district serves several communities, including Centerville, Sand Coulee, Tracy, and Stockett.
Centerville High School is a smaller school, known as a Class C school in Montana. Their sports teams are called the Miners.
See also
- In Spanish: Stockett (Montana) para niños
