Sand Coulee
Census-designated place in Cascade County, Montana
Sand Coulee is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cascade County, Montana, with 179 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,471 ft (1,058 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tracy, 1.3 miles NE.
- 179residents (2020 Census)
- 3,471 ftelevation · 1,058 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.0 km²
- 67 / sq mipopulation density
- 59472ZIP code
About Sand Coulee
Sand Coulee is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Cascade County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sand Coulee had a population of 179.
Named Giffen in 1881, after Nat McGiffen, the town’s name changed to Sand Coulee when the McGiffens left the area. In 1883 Sand Coulee Coal Company, a coal mining company, was established. Recognizing the potential, James J. Hill purchased the company and renamed it Cottonwood Coal Company. The town slowly withered when the railroad switched to diesel engines in the 1930s.
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Living in Sand Coulee
- Median home value
- $212,500
- Median age
- 47.1
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Sand Coulee had 179 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 179 |
|---|---|
| Density | 67 per sq mi (26 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sand Coulee at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Cascade County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 179 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.69 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,471 ft (1,058 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4024° N, 111.1726° W |
| ZIP code | 59472 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3065950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sand Coulee
- Tracy1.3 mi NE
- Big Stone Colony1.7 mi W
- Centerville1.9 mi SE
- Stockett3.3 mi S
- Gibson Flats5.3 mi NW
- Malmstrom AFB7.2 mi N
- Pleasant Valley Colony7.5 mi SE
- Great Falls9.1 mi NW
- Black Eagle9.6 mi NW
- Belt11.5 mi E
- Ulm16.4 mi W
- Riceville17.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Sand Coulee
What county is Sand Coulee in?
Sand Coulee is in Cascade County, Montana.
What is the population of Sand Coulee, MT?
179 people lived in Sand Coulee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sand Coulee, MT?
The ZIP code of Sand Coulee is 59472.
What is the elevation of Sand Coulee?
3,471 feet (1,058 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sand Coulee?
Tracy (1.3 mi), Big Stone Colony (1.7 mi), Centerville (1.9 mi), Stockett (3.3 mi), Gibson Flats (5.3 mi).
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