Cooke City
Census-designated place in Park County, Montana
Cooke City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Park County, Montana, with 77 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,572 ft (2,308 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Silver Gate, 3.5 miles W.
- 77residents (2020 Census)
- 7,572 ftelevation · 2,308 m
- 9.5 sq miland area · 24.7 km²
- 8 / sq mipopulation density
- 59081ZIP code
About Cooke City
Cooke City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Park County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 77. Prior to 2010, it was part of the Cooke City-Silver Gate CDP.
The community sits northeast of Yellowstone National Park on the Beartooth Highway, which leads east to Red Lodge, Montana, on a scenic route climbing to 10,947 feet (3,337 m) in elevation through the Beartooth Mountains and across the Beartooth Plateau. The town's chief industry is tourism, which during the winter includes skiing and snowmobiling.
It is named for Jay Cooke, financier of the Northern Pacific Railroad.
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Living in Cooke City
- Median household income
- $49,583
- Median home value
- $370,800
- Median rent
- $1,357/mo
- Median age
- 48.5
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Cooke City had 77 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 77 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8 per sq mi (3 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cooke City at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Park County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 77 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.54 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,572 ft (2,308 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0187° N, 109.9119° W |
| ZIP code | 59081 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3017350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cooke City
- Silver Gate3.5 mi W
- Nye29.1 mi N
- Luther30.4 mi NE
- Roscoe30.7 mi NE
- Red Lodge34.5 mi E
- Fishtail35.6 mi NE
- Bearcreek38.1 mi E
- Fox38.8 mi NE
- Absarokee41.6 mi NE
- Roberts42.1 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Cooke City
What county is Cooke City in?
Cooke City is in Park County, Montana.
What is the population of Cooke City, MT?
77 people lived in Cooke City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cooke City, MT?
The ZIP code of Cooke City is 59081.
What is the elevation of Cooke City?
7,572 feet (2,308 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cooke City?
Silver Gate (3.5 mi), Nye (29.1 mi), Luther (30.4 mi), Roscoe (30.7 mi), Red Lodge (34.5 mi).
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