Roberts, Montana

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
Census-designated place
Roberts is located in Montana
Roberts
Roberts
Roberts is located in the United States
Roberts
Roberts
Coordinates: 45°21′34″N 109°10′03″W
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyCarbon
Area
[1]
 • Total3.98 sq mi (10.31 km2)
 • Land3.98 sq mi (10.31 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
4,666 ft (1,422 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total304
 • Density76.38/sq mi (29.49/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59070
Area code406
GNIS feature ID2583838[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.[6]

Situated on U.S. Route 212, Roberts is about 12 miles from Red Lodge. Rock Creek flows south of town.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020304—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

Climate

The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb" (Warm Summer Continental Climate).[8]

Education

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
  • Ronald Eugene Stein, Air Force Lt. Colonel Vietnam Hero Awarded Silver Star

References
  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roberts, Montana
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roberts
  4. "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.
  5. "Roberts". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  6. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roberts (historical)
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  8. Climate Summary for Roberts, Montana
  9. "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  10. "Roberts Public Schools". Roberts Public Schools. Retrieved April 17, 2021.


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