Winston
Census-designated place in Broadwater County, Montana
Winston is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Broadwater County, Montana, with 169 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,360 ft (1,329 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spokane Creek, 5.7 miles NW.
- 169residents (2020 Census)
- 4,360 ftelevation · 1,329 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.5 km²
- 32 / sq mipopulation density
- 59647ZIP code
About Winston
Winston is a census-designated place (CDP) in Broadwater County, Montana, United States. The population was 169 at the 2020 census, up from 147 in the 2010 census.
The town was named for the Winston brothers who hauled ore in the 1890s. The post office opened in 1892. A saloon was built in 1894 and the Durnens' Hotel shortly after.
The McMaster Ranch was started in 1893 and provided the area with a variety of meat for three generations. The ranch has retained most of its buildings and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021.
The Spokane Hill Airway Beacon is also on the register. The beacon was one of the chain of airway beacons pilots used to navigate in early aeronautic history. In the 1940s there were eighty-four beacons in the state. In 1972 the beacon system was officially abandoned.
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Living in Winston
- Median household income
- $58,159
- Median home value
- $326,400
- Median age
- 74.3
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Winston had 169 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 169 |
|---|---|
| Density | 32 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Winston at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Broadwater County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 169 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.22 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,360 ft (1,329 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4684° N, 111.6652° W |
| ZIP code | 59647 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3081175 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Winston
- Spokane Creek5.7 mi NW
- The Silos6.1 mi SE
- Townsend12.4 mi SE
- Montana City13.3 mi W
- East Helena14.6 mi NW
- Helena Valley Southeast15.5 mi NW
- Clancy16.1 mi W
- South Hills16.9 mi W
- York17.7 mi N
- Jefferson City18.5 mi W
- Elkhorn18.6 mi SW
- Radersburg18.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Winston
What county is Winston in?
Winston is in Broadwater County, Montana.
What is the population of Winston, MT?
169 people lived in Winston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Winston, MT?
The ZIP code of Winston is 59647.
What is the elevation of Winston?
4,360 feet (1,329 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Winston?
Spokane Creek (5.7 mi), The Silos (6.1 mi), Townsend (12.4 mi), Montana City (13.3 mi), East Helena (14.6 mi).
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