Jackson, Montana

Coordinates: 45°22′05″N 113°24′32″W / 45.36806°N 113.40889°W / 45.36806; -113.40889
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Jackson, Montana
Census-Designated Place
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyBeaverhead
Area
[1]
 • Total0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2)
 • Land0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total36
 • Density37.38/sq mi (14.44/km2)
FIPS code30-39025
GNIS feature ID785383[2]

Jackson is an unincorporated community in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States.[3] Jackson has a post office with a ZIP code 59736.[4] As of the 2020 census, Jackson had a population of 36.[5]

History

The post office opened on August 1, 1896.[6] The town is named after the first postmaster, Anton H. Jackson.

Geography

Jackson lies on Montana Secondary Highway 278, south of Wisdom and northwest of Dillon. Hot springs are just east of the town. Warm Springs Creek flows nearby. Tweedy Mountain is to the east and Bannack State Park is to the south.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202036—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

Education

Jackson provides elementary education.[8] High school is at Beaverhead County High School.

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jackson, Montana
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jackson, Montana
  4. ^ Zip Code Lookup
  5. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
  6. ^ "Jackson". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  8. ^ "Schools Beaverhead County". Beaverhead County. Retrieved 14 April 2021.

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