Sleeping Buffalo
Census-designated place in Phillips County, Montana
Sleeping Buffalo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Phillips County, Montana, with 12 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,234 ft (681 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Saco, 8.8 miles E.
- 12residents (2020 Census)
- 2,234 ftelevation · 681 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 65 / sq mipopulation density
- 59261ZIP code
About Sleeping Buffalo
Sleeping Buffalo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Phillips County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sleeping Buffalo had a population of 12. It is in the eastern part of the county on Secondary Highway 243, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of the Sleeping Buffalo Rock historic site on U.S. Route 2. Via US-2, it is a further 10 miles (16 km) east to Saco and 18 miles (29 km) southwest to Malta, the Phillips county seat. The Sleeping Buffalo CDP is on high ground between Nelson Reservoir to the north and the valley of Beaver Creek to the south.
The location was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
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Sleeping Buffalo had 12 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12 |
|---|---|
| Density | 65 per sq mi (25 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sleeping Buffalo at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Phillips County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 12 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.19 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.4825° N, 107.5302° W |
| ZIP code | 59261 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3068985 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sleeping Buffalo
- Saco8.8 mi E
- East Malta Colony9.8 mi S
- Malta17.9 mi SW
- Whitewater19.9 mi N
- Hinsdale21.1 mi E
- Loring Colony29.1 mi NW
- Dodson33.3 mi W
- Turner Colony45.4 mi NW
- Turner47.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sleeping Buffalo
What county is Sleeping Buffalo in?
Sleeping Buffalo is in Phillips County, Montana.
What is the population of Sleeping Buffalo, MT?
12 people lived in Sleeping Buffalo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sleeping Buffalo, MT?
The ZIP code of Sleeping Buffalo is 59261.
What is the elevation of Sleeping Buffalo?
2,234 feet (681 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sleeping Buffalo?
Saco (8.8 mi), East Malta Colony (9.8 mi), Malta (17.9 mi), Whitewater (19.9 mi), Hinsdale (21.1 mi).
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