Box Elder
Census-designated place in Hill County, Montana
Box Elder is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hill County, Montana, with 85 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,677 ft (816 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rocky Boy West, 2.1 miles SE.
- 85residents (2020 Census)
- 2,677 ftelevation · 816 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 108 / sq mipopulation density
- 59521ZIP code
About Box Elder
Box Elder is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hill County in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, Box Elder had a population of 85. Before 2010 the Box Elder CDP was split into the current much-smaller Box Elder CDP, while most of the former CDP area went into the new Rocky Boy West CDP. Box Elder is the headquarters of the Chippewa-Cree tribe.
The post office was established in 1889. The town was first called "Bremer", the name of an early homesteader. Eventually it was changed to "Box Elder", for the nearby creek lined with box elder trees.
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Living in Box Elder
- Median household income
- $42,857
- Median rent
- $831/mo
- Median age
- 24.1
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Box Elder had 85 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 85 |
|---|---|
| Density | 108 per sq mi (42 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Box Elder at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Hill County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 85 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.79 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,677 ft (816 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.3231° N, 110.0177° W |
| ZIP code | 59521 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3008725 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Box Elder
- Rocky Boy West2.1 mi SE
- Boneau6.9 mi E
- Laredo9.6 mi NE
- Sangrey9.7 mi E
- Azure9.7 mi E
- St. Pierre10.8 mi SE
- Big Sandy10.9 mi SW
- Rocky Boy's Agency12.0 mi E
- Parker School14.1 mi E
- Kremlin17.4 mi N
- Beaver Creek18.0 mi NE
- Herron18.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Box Elder
What county is Box Elder in?
Box Elder is in Hill County, Montana.
What is the population of Box Elder, MT?
85 people lived in Box Elder at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Box Elder, MT?
The ZIP code of Box Elder is 59521.
What is the elevation of Box Elder?
2,677 feet (816 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Box Elder?
Rocky Boy West (2.1 mi), Boneau (6.9 mi), Laredo (9.6 mi), Sangrey (9.7 mi), Azure (9.7 mi).
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