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.[2] Stockett has a post office with ZIP code 59480.[4][5]

Stockett, Montana
Census-designated place & Unincorporated community
Stockett, Montana
Stockett, Montana
Coordinates: 47°21′24″N 111°09′55″W
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyCascade
Area
[1]
 • Total1.469 sq mi (3.80 km2)
 • Land1.469 sq mi (3.80 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
3,602 ft (1,098 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total169
 • Density120/sq mi (44/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59480
Area code(s)406
GNIS feature ID777226[3]

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.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Stockett has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[7]

Education

Centerville Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. They serve the communities of Centerville, Sand Coulee, Tracy and Stockett.[8] Centerville High School is a Class C school. They are known as the Miners.

References
  1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  3. "Stockett". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  4. United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  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 9 April 2021.
  7. Climate Summary for Stockett, Montana
  8. "Centerville Public Schools". Centerville Public Schools. Retrieved 17 April 2021.


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