Winston, Montana facts for kids
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Winston, Montana
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Location of Winston, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Broadwater |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.22 sq mi (13.52 km2) |
| • Land | 5.22 sq mi (13.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,360 ft (1,330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 169 |
| • Density | 32.39/sq mi (12.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59647
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-81175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0793424 |
Winston is a small community in Broadwater County, Montana, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area the government uses to count people, even though it is not an official city or town.
In 2020, about 169 people lived in Winston. The local post office first opened its doors in 1892.
Where is Winston Located?
Winston is found in Montana at a specific point on the map. You can find it near Montana Highway 287, which is a main road. To the east of Winston is Canyon Ferry Lake, a large body of water.
The area of Winston is about 13.5 square kilometers (5.2 square miles). All of this area is land.
What is Winston's Climate Like?
Winston has a semi-arid climate. This type of climate means it is usually dry, but not as dry as a desert. It often has hot summers and cold winters.
Who Lives in Winston?
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| 2020 | 169 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 73 people living in Winston. These people lived in 27 different homes. Most of the people living there were White. A small number of residents were Native American or Asian. Some people were also from two or more different racial backgrounds.
About 40% of the homes had children under 18 years old living in them. Many homes were made up of married couples. The average home had about 2.7 people living in it.
The population was spread out by age. About 30% of the people were under 18. About 11% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Winston was 35 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Winston (Montana) para niños
