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.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Stockett has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[7]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
2020 | 157 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census[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.
References
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stockett, Montana
- ^ "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.
- ^ Climate Summary for Stockett, Montana
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "Centerville Public Schools". Centerville Public Schools. Retrieved April 17, 2021.