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Elliston, MT
Census-designated place in Powell County, Montana.
Population
182
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
0
Elliston and its ZIP codes
Elliston at a glance
- Elliston is about 2.9 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Elliston, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Powell County. PPP loans are for Elliston.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,985
2,457 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,516
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$68.3M
FY 2026, $9,835 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elliston, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
740
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
19
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 11°F
19.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elliston, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Elliston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AvonCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 13.4 |
| RiminiCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| MarysvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Deer LodgeCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Helena West SideCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 15.1 |
| GarrisonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.6 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Canyon CreekCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| HelenaCity | 20 mi | 17.2 |
| Helena Valley West CentralCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 26.4 |
| BasinCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 12.7 |
| South HillsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.9 |
| GoldcreekCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| Helena Valley NorthwestCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 16.4 |
| RacetrackCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| ClancyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 39.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elliston, MT in?
- Elliston is in Powell County, Montana.
- What is the population of Elliston, MT?
- About 182 people live in Elliston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elliston?
- Nearby places include Avon (7.7 mi), Rimini (11 mi), Marysville (16 mi), Deer Lodge (17 mi), Helena West Side (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023