Trout Creek
Census-designated place in Sanders County, Montana
Trout Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sanders County, Montana, with 277 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,372 ft (723 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Noxon, 13.6 miles NW.
- 277residents (2020 Census)
- 2,372 ftelevation · 723 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 150 / sq mipopulation density
- 59874ZIP code
About Trout Creek
Trout Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sanders County, Montana, United States. The population was 261 at the 2000 census. Population increased to 277 per the United States Census [2020] Trout Creek was proclaimed "Huckleberry Capital of Montana" by the state's legislature in 1981.
The post office opened in 1885. In 1910, the townsite was moved downstream to the opposite side of the creek. The town experienced an economic boost with construction of the Noxon Rapids Dam (1955–56).
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Living in Trout Creek
- Median household income
- $64,853
- Median rent
- $643/mo
- Median age
- 57.9
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Trout Creek had 277 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 277 |
|---|---|
| Density | 150 per sq mi (58 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Trout Creek at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Sanders County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 277 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.84 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.79 sq mi (2.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,372 ft (723 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.8342° N, 115.5837° W |
| ZIP code | 59874 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3074950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Trout Creek
- Noxon13.6 mi NW
- Belknap14.9 mi SE
- Thompson Falls19.7 mi SE
- Heron24.3 mi NW
- Happys Inn26.2 mi NE
- Mullan, ID27.1 mi S
- Silverton, ID29.2 mi SW
- Saltese29.4 mi S
- Wallace, ID29.5 mi SW
- Osburn, ID29.9 mi SW
- Bull Lake30.8 mi NW
- Haugan31.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Trout Creek
What county is Trout Creek in?
Trout Creek is in Sanders County, Montana.
What is the population of Trout Creek, MT?
277 people lived in Trout Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Trout Creek, MT?
The ZIP code of Trout Creek is 59874.
What is the elevation of Trout Creek?
2,372 feet (723 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Trout Creek?
Noxon (13.6 mi), Belknap (14.9 mi), Thompson Falls (19.7 mi), Heron (24.3 mi), Happys Inn (26.2 mi).
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