Alberton, MT

Montana

Alberton is a small town in Montana with a population of 567. Residents earn $71,250 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
567 Population 1,031/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $31,182 per capita
$247,000 Home Value $494,974 Zillow
$1,161 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$247,000 home value, $1,161/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,250
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $247,000
12% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.4%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,161
0% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

How Alberton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population567
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density1,031/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$31,182
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$1,355M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$247,000
Rent$1,161
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$494,974

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.4%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain18.7 in/yr
Elevation3,038 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+92.0%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute34 min
Libraries3

Is Alberton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alberton receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Alberton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alberton is $71,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alberton is $247,000, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,161 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Alberton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches, including 49.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Alberton has a population of 567 with a density of 1,031 people per square mile. The median age is 30.2 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.3%), with 4.2% Hispanic, 1.2% Black.

Population

567
Total Population
1,031
People / sq mi
30.2yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Alberton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.9%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.1%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alberton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alberton is $71,250, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Alberton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,250
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,182
Avg Weekly Wage$967
IRS Avg AGI$71,531

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,300
County GDP$1,355M

Business (County)

Restaurants92
Healthcare98
Retail109
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,744
36% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.92%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.9 min
Work from Home10.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Alberton is $247,000, 12% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,161 (0% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $494,974.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$247,000
12% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$494,974

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,161
0% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$988
1 Bedroom$1,076
2 Bedrooms$1,336
3 Bedrooms$1,789
4 Bedrooms$2,113

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,744
36% above US avg
Effective Rate1.92%
In Alberton, 36.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.4% report depression. 22.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Alberton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma11.6%
COPD6.7%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.0%
Physical Inactivity22.8%
Depression26.4%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress14.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Checkup Rate67.5%
Premature Death11,703/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access62.8%
Healthcare Facilities98

Crime Rates: Alberton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Alberton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 18.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.7 inches
51% below US avg
Snowfall49.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,038 ft (926 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,031/sq mi
Coordinates47.0044°N, 114.4853°W
County FIPS30047
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.4%
D 38.5%

Winner: Republican by 19.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.4%
48% below US avg
High School+92.0%
School Test Score5.68
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,031/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities98
Restaurants92
Retail Stores109

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.9 min
Work from Home10.1%

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