Stockett is a
census-designated place
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and
unincorporated community
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in
Cascade County,
Montana
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, United States. Its population was 169 as of the
2010 census.
Stockett has a
post office
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with
ZIP code 59480.
This company town was named for Cottonwood Coal Company manager Lewis Stockett.
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
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and serves area farmers and ranchers.
Demographics
Climate
According to the
Köppen Climate Classification
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system, Stockett has a
semi-arid climate
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, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Education
Centerville Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. They serve the communities of
Centerville,
Sand Coulee,
Tracy and Stockett.
Centerville High School is a Class C school. They are known as the Miners.
References
Census-designated places in Cascade County, Montana
Census-designated places in Montana
Unincorporated communities in Montana
Unincorporated communities in Cascade County, Montana
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