Stockett, Montana

Census-designated place & Unincorporated community in Montana, United States
47°21′24″N 111°09′55″W / 47.35667°N 111.16528°W / 47.35667; -111.16528CountryUnited StatesStateMontanaCountyCascadeArea • 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 code406GNIS feature ID777226[2]

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]

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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