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 | |
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  Stockett, Montana  Stockett, Montana | |
| Coordinates: 47°21′24″N 111°09′55″W / 47.35667°N 111.16528°W | |
| 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 (2020) | |
| • Total | 157 |
| • Density | 100.19/sq mi (38.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 59480 |
| Area code | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 777226[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 edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 157 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
Climate edit
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Stockett has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[8]
Education edit
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 edit
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ "Stockett". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
- ^ "Richey". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ Climate Summary for Stockett, Montana
- ^ "Centerville Public Schools". Centerville Public Schools. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
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