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Alder, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Beaverhead County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
108
Population
54/sq mi density
$39,167
Median Income
$26,866 per capita
$436,400
Home Value
$469,362 Zillow
$717
Median Rent
16.7% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
117
Violent Crime/100K
584 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$39,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$436,400 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Alder has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,127 ft (1,563 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3216°N, 112.1092°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Beaverhead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 42.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Alder has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.4").