Trout Creek, Montana facts for kids
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Trout Creek, Montana
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| Nickname(s):
"Huckleberry Capital of Montana"
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Location of Trout Creek, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Sanders |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km2) |
| • Land | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,372 ft (723 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 261 |
| • Density | 139.9/sq mi (54.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59874
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-74950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0792392 |
Trout Creek is a small community located in Sanders County, Montana, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). In the year 2000, about 261 people lived there.
Trout Creek is officially known as the "Huckleberry Capital of Montana." The state government gave it this special title in 1981. The first post office in Trout Creek opened way back in 1885. Later, around 1910, the town moved a bit downstream. The community grew when the Noxon Rapids Dam was built between 1955 and 1956.
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Geography of Trout Creek
Trout Creek is found at specific coordinates: 47.830737 degrees North and 115.594221 degrees West. This helps us pinpoint its exact location on a map.
The United States Census Bureau reports that the community covers an area of about 1.9 square miles (4.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Climate in Trout Creek
Trout Creek experiences a climate with big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm or hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold.
This type of weather is called a humid continental climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Dfb" according to the Köppen Climate Classification system.
People Living in Trout Creek
In 2000, there were 261 people living in Trout Creek. These people made up 109 households, and 72 of these were families. The community had about 140 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Trout Creek were White (about 93.87%). A smaller number were Native American (1.92%), and some were from two or more racial backgrounds (4.21%). About 1.92% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (53.2%) were married couples. Some people lived alone, especially those 65 years or older. The average household had about 2.39 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 26.1% were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 117.5 males.
Fun Events in Trout Creek
Trout Creek hosts several exciting events throughout the year that bring people together.
Annual Snowmobile Poker Run
Every year, on the second Saturday in February, Trout Creek holds a Snowmobile Poker Run. Participants start and finish in Trout Creek, enjoying a fun ride in the snow.
Annual ATV Rally
In the second week of June, an annual ATV Rally takes place. This event usually lasts for two days. The first day features a shorter ride. On the second day, there's a poker run and a delicious hog roast or BBQ.
Huckleberry Festival
The most famous event is the annual Huckleberry Festival. It happens on the second weekend in August. This is a three-day celebration with many activities. You can find a bazaar, watch a parade, join a 5K fun run, and enjoy live entertainment. Many booths at the festival sell products made from local huckleberries, which visitors love!
See also
- In Spanish: Trout Creek (Montana) para niños
