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Alder, MT
Census-designated place in Madison County, Montana.
Population
92
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
46
ZIP codes
0
Alder and its ZIP codes
Alder at a glance
- Alder is about 6 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Alder, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Alder.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,742
2,981 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,911
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$86.9M
FY 2026, $10,074 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alder, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
333
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
46
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 15°F
13.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alder, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Alder
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia CityTown | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| BrandonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| SheridanTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| EnnisTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Twin BridgesTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| JeffersCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| McAllisterCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| MammothCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| PonyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.3 |
| DillonCity | 27 mi | 1.9 |
| Silver StarCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| NorrisCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alder, MT in?
- Alder is in Madison County, Montana.
- What is the population of Alder, MT?
- About 92 people live in Alder, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alder?
- Nearby places include Virginia City (8.4 mi), Brandon (10 mi), Sheridan (11 mi), Ennis (19 mi), Twin Bridges (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023