Stockett, Montana

Stockett is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Cascade County, Montana, United States. Its population was 169 as of the 2010 census.[3] Stockett has a post office with ZIP code 59480.[4][5]

Stockett, Montana
Census-designated place & Unincorporated community
Stockett, Montana is located in Montana
Stockett, Montana
Stockett, Montana
Stockett, Montana is located in the United States
Stockett, Montana
Stockett, Montana
Coordinates: 47°21′24″N 111°09′55″W
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyCascade
Area
[1]
 • Total1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2)
 • Land1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,602 ft (1,098 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total157
 • Density100.19/sq mi (38.69/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59480
Area code406
GNIS feature ID777226[2]

This company town was named for Cottonwood Coal Company manager Lewis Stockett.[6] The mines stopped operating after diesel for railroad engines and natural gas for home heating were introduced. The town remains a bedroom community for Great Falls and serves area farmers and ranchers.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020157—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Stockett has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[8]

Education

Centerville Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. They serve the communities of Centerville, Sand Coulee, Tracy and Stockett.[9] Centerville High School is a Class C school. They are known as the Miners.

References
  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. "Stockett". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  4. United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  5. "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  6. "Richey". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  8. Climate Summary for Stockett, Montana
  9. "Centerville Public Schools". Centerville Public Schools. Retrieved April 17, 2021.


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