Polebridge
Census-designated place in Flathead County, Montana
Polebridge is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Flathead County, Montana, with 14 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,524 ft (1,074 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Olney, 19.9 miles SW.
- 14residents (2020 Census)
- 3,524 ftelevation · 1,074 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 120 / sq mipopulation density
- 59928ZIP code
About Polebridge
Polebridge is an unincorporated community in Flathead County, Montana, United States, 35 miles (56 km) northwest of Columbia Falls in the northwestern part of the state. This community was named in 1920 for the log bridge that formerly connected the "inner" North Fork Road in Glacier National Park to the "outer" North Fork Road which leads to Montana Secondary Highway 486, over the North Fork Flathead River. Polebridge is approximately 22 miles south of the Canada–United States border. As of the 2020 census, Polebridge had a population of 14.
The W.L. Adair General Mercantile Historic District is a National Register of Historic Places-listed historic district in Polebridge. It contains the Polebridge Mercantile, which has been in operation since 1914. The store is open from May through October.
Residents do not have electricity or any form of communication other than mail or media other than newspapers. From May through October, the population is just under 100, but during the colder months it falls to the single digits.
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Polebridge had 14 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14 |
|---|---|
| Density | 120 per sq mi (46 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Polebridge at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Flathead County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 14 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.12 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,524 ft (1,074 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.7622° N, 114.2819° W |
| ZIP code | 59928 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3058675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Polebridge
- Olney19.9 mi SW
- West Glacier22.4 mi SE
- Whitefish22.6 mi S
- Stryker23.0 mi W
- Coram25.3 mi SE
- Columbia Falls27.3 mi S
- Fortine27.5 mi W
- Hungry Horse28.0 mi S
- Martin City28.0 mi SE
- Trego30.4 mi W
- Helena Flats33.5 mi S
- Rhodes34.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Polebridge
What county is Polebridge in?
Polebridge is in Flathead County, Montana.
What is the population of Polebridge, MT?
14 people lived in Polebridge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Polebridge, MT?
The ZIP code of Polebridge is 59928.
What is the elevation of Polebridge?
3,524 feet (1,074 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Polebridge?
Olney (19.9 mi), West Glacier (22.4 mi), Whitefish (22.6 mi), Stryker (23.0 mi), Coram (25.3 mi).
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