Acton, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Yellowstone County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
56 Population 233/sq mi density
$36,563 Median Income $16,036 per capita
$1,177 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$36,563 median income, unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Acton, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,563
51% below
$16,036 per capita
Median Rent
$1,177/mo
1% above
36.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
97.2% high school+
Obesity Rate
32.5%
1% above
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Acton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Acton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
49%
Rent
101%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Acton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Acton residents earn a median household income of $36,563 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,036. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,794 business establishments, including 481 restaurants.

Education

16.7% of adults in Acton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Acton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population56
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density233/mi²
Male / Female5% / 95%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$36,563
Per Capita$16,036
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206

Housing

C+
Home Value
Rent$1,177
Ownership17.4%
Zillow$390,654
Housing Units78
Rent Burden36.0%

Health

Obesity32.5%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death9,698/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain14.3 in/yr
Elevation3,804 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Broadband21.7%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Acton was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 481 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.