Elliston, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Powell County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
208 Population 26/sq mi density
$41,719 Median Income $28,540 per capita
$248,300 Home Value $370,584 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$41,719 median income, 5.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$248,300 home value, $775/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Elliston, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,719
44% below
$28,540 per capita
Home Value
$248,300
12% below
Zillow: $370,584
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
31% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

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)

Income
56%
Home Value
88%
Rent
67%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elliston a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.6% (56% 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 $370,584. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population208
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,719
Per Capita$28,540
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

B
Home Value$248,300
Rent$775
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$370,584
Housing Units116
Rent Burden21.7%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,728/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain19.1 in/yr
Elevation5,409 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Elliston was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.