Roberts is a census-designated place and unincorporated town in Carbon County, Montana, United States.[3] As of the 2010 census it had a population of 361.[4]
Roberts, Montana | |
|---|---|
  Roberts  Roberts | |
| Coordinates: 45°21′34″N 109°10′03″W / 45.35944°N 109.16750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Carbon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.98 sq mi (10.31 km2) |
| • Land | 3.98 sq mi (10.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,666 ft (1,422 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 304 |
| • Density | 76.38/sq mi (29.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 59070 |
| Area code | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583838[2] |
Originally named Merritt, Roberts began as a Northern Pacific Railroad siding in 1893. The town was platted in 1902.[5]
A former settlement named Roberts was located at 45°21′28″N 109°10′08″W / 45.35778°N 109.16889°W.[6]
Situated on U.S. Route 212, Roberts is about 12 miles from Red Lodge. Rock Creek flows south of town.
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 304 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
Climate edit
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb" (Warm Summer Continental Climate).[8]
Education edit
It is home to the Roberts School District, which enrolls 64 students as of 2013. Roberts High School is a Class C school[9] (less than 108 students) which helps determine athletic competitions. They are known as the Rockets.[10]
Notable people edit
- Ronald Eugene Stein, Air Force Lt. Colonel Vietnam Hero Awarded Silver Star
References edit
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roberts, Montana
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roberts
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Roberts CDP, Montana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved October 8, 2014.
- ^ "Roberts". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roberts (historical)
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ Climate Summary for Roberts, Montana
- ^ "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
- ^ "Roberts Public Schools". Roberts Public Schools. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
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