Sunburst, Montana facts for kids
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Sunburst, Montana
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Location of Sunburst, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Toole |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.18 sq mi (5.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.92 sq mi (4.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,327 ft (1,014 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 333 |
| • Density | 173.62/sq mi (67.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59482
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-72175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413350 |
Sunburst is a small town located in Toole County, Montana, in the United States. In 2020, about 333 people lived there.
The town is about 30 miles north of Shelby. It is also quite close to the border between Canada and the United States.
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Sunburst's Story
Sunburst started as a place where people farmed. In the 1920s, the town grew a lot. This happened after oil was discovered nearby. A special factory called a refinery was built in 1922. It processed the oil found in the Kevin Sunburst Oil Field.
After the 1970s, oil work in the area stopped. Sunburst then went back to being mostly a farming town. The local high school honors this oil history. Their sports teams are called the Sunburst Refiners. The town's name comes from the beautiful sunrises. The sun appears over the Sweetgrass Hills and lights up the fields. Sunburst officially became a town in 1924.
Where is Sunburst?
Interstate 15, a major highway, goes right through Sunburst. You can get to the town from Exit 389. A special nature area called the Long Lake Waterfowl Production Area is also nearby. This area helps protect birds and their homes.
The town covers about 1.99 square miles (5.15 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.75 square miles (4.53 square kilometers). The rest is water, about 0.24 square miles (0.62 square kilometers).
Sunburst's Weather
Sunburst has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
People of Sunburst
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 486 | — | |
| 1940 | 709 | 45.9% | |
| 1950 | 845 | 19.2% | |
| 1960 | 882 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 604 | −31.5% | |
| 1980 | 476 | −21.2% | |
| 1990 | 437 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 415 | −5.0% | |
| 2010 | 375 | −9.6% | |
| 2020 | 333 | −11.2% | |
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The number of people living in Sunburst has changed over the years. In 1960, it had its highest population with 882 people. By 2020, the population was 333.
In 2010, there were 375 people living in Sunburst. These people lived in 150 different homes. Most of the people were White, making up about 94.9% of the population. A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 2.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Sunburst in 2010 was about 39.4 years old. About 25.1% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 13.6% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly even number of males and females.
Learning in Sunburst
Students in Sunburst go to Sunburst Schools. These schools teach children from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The high school is called North Toole County High School. As mentioned before, their sports teams are known as the Refiners.
Sunburst also has a public library. It is called the North Toole County Library.
See also
In Spanish: Sunburst (Montana) para niños
