Melstone
Town in Musselshell County, Montana
Melstone is a town in Musselshell County, Montana, with 126 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,940 ft (896 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Musselshell, 13.0 miles SW.
- 126residents (2020 Census)
- 2,940 ftelevation · 896 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 205 / sq mipopulation density
- 59054ZIP code
About Melstone
Melstone is a town in Musselshell County, Montana, United States. The population was 126 at the 2020 census. The town was established in 1908 as a base for operating crews on the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, then under construction in Montana. Although the railroad was abandoned in 1980, Melstone survives as a community center for farmers and ranchers in the lower Musselshell River valley.
Melstone was named for Melvin Stone, a journalist for the Chicago Tribune. He happened to be on a train where the person sitting next to him, the railroad president, asked his name and impulsively decided to name the community after him.
The Melstone Oil Field west of town developed in the 1950s and saw renewed production in the 1990s.
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Living in Melstone
- Median household income
- $65,625
- Median home value
- $156,300
- Median age
- 47.5
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Melstone had 126 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 126 |
|---|---|
| Density | 205 per sq mi (79 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Melstone at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Musselshell County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 126 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.61 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,940 ft (896 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.5987° N, 107.8683° W |
| ZIP code | 59054 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3049000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Melstone
- Musselshell13.0 mi SW
- Kilby Butte Colony24.9 mi W
- Flat Willow Colony30.7 mi W
- Roundup33.6 mi W
- Camp Three35.0 mi W
- Klein35.4 mi SW
- Custer35.7 mi SE
- Winnett36.0 mi NW
- Hysham37.1 mi SE
- Pompeys Pillar42.2 mi S
- Nibbe43.3 mi S
- Worden46.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Melstone
What county is Melstone in?
Melstone is in Musselshell County, Montana.
What is the population of Melstone, MT?
126 people lived in Melstone at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Melstone, MT?
The ZIP code of Melstone is 59054.
What is the elevation of Melstone?
2,940 feet (896 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Melstone?
Musselshell (13.0 mi), Kilby Butte Colony (24.9 mi), Flat Willow Colony (30.7 mi), Roundup (33.6 mi), Camp Three (35.0 mi).
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