Alberton, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
567 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$247,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$657 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$850 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mineral County
1
Missoula Metro Area
5
Montana
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mineral County
1
Missoula Metro Area
7
Montana
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 16 24
Feb 1 9 28
Mar 1 7 36
Apr 1 2 43
May 2 0 51
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 1 43
Nov 1 8 31
Dec 1 16 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 9%

Schools

Alberton 7-8
<1 miles, E 3.2 star
Alberton School
<1 miles, E 2.3 star
Alberton High School
<1 miles, E 3.2 star
Northwest Indian Bible School
<1 miles, S 1.9 star

Colleges

The University of Montana
26 miles, SE 1.9 star
Salish Kootenai College
45 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Community Medical Center
23 miles, SE 4.1 star
St Patrick Hospital
25 miles, SE 5 star
Clark Fork Valley Hospital
37 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Missoula International Airport
20 miles, SE 1.4 star
Bert Mooney Airport
119 miles, SE 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
122 miles, SE 1 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
128 miles, W 1 star