Roberts, Montana

Roberts is a census-designated place and unincorporated town in Carbon County, Montana, United States.[3] As of the 2010 census it had a population of 361.[1]

Roberts, Montana
Census-designated place
Roberts
Roberts
Coordinates: 45°21′34″N 109°10′03″W
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyCarbon
Area
[1]
 • Total3.98 sq mi (10.32 km2)
 • Land3.98 sq mi (10.32 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
4,583 ft (1,397 m)
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total361
 • Density91/sq mi (35.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59070
Area code(s)406
GNIS feature ID777090[2]

Originally named Merritt, Roberts began as a Northern Pacific Railroad siding in 1893. The town was platted in 1902.[4]

A former settlement named Roberts was located at 45°21′28″N 109°10′08″W.[5]

Situated on U.S. Route 212, Roberts is about 12 miles from Red Lodge. Rock Creek flows south of town.

Climate

The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb" (Warm Summer Continental Climate).[6]

Education

It is home to the Roberts School District, which enrolls 64 students as of 2013. Roberts High School is a Class C school[7] (less than 108 students) which helps determine athletic competitions. They are known as the Rockets.[8]

Notable people
  • Ronald Eugene Stein, Air Force Lt. Colonel Vietnam Hero Awarded Silver Star

References
  1. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Roberts CDP, Montana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved October 8, 2014.
  2. "Roberts". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roberts
  4. "Roberts". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  5. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roberts (historical)
  6. Climate Summary for Roberts, Montana
  7. "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  8. "Roberts Public Schools". Roberts Public Schools. Retrieved 17 April 2021.


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