At a Glance
Median Income
$39,167
$26,866 per capita
Home Value
$436,400
Zillow: $469,362
Median Rent
$717/mo
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
13.8% smoking rate
How Alder Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alder's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alder a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alder residents earn a median household income of $39,167 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,866. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 585 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alder is $436,400 , 55% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $469,362. Median rent is $717/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
29.0% of adults in Alder hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alder has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population108
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$39,167
Per Capita$26,866
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$673M
Avg Weekly Wage$932
Housing
F
Home Value$436,400
Rent$717
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$469,362
Housing Units75
Rent Burden16.7%
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death5,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain13.0 in/yr
Elevation5,127 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 27%
Commute11 min
Broadband62.1%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Alder was built in 1959.
28.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.