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Elliston, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Powell County County
Elliston, MT
At a Glance
How Elliston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elliston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elliston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elliston residents earn a median household income of $41,719 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,540. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 250 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elliston is $248,300 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,266. Median rent is $775/month, with 21.7% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Elliston reports 454 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,761/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Elliston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elliston has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.