Alder, Montana

Last updated

Alder, Montana
Census-designated place
Alder, Montana 2007.jpg
The old fire station in Alder (2007)
Madison County Montana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Alder Highlighted.svg
Location in Madison County and the state of Montana
Coordinates: 45°19′28″N112°6′29″W / 45.32444°N 112.10806°W / 45.32444; -112.10806
Country United States
State Montana
County Madison
Area
[1]
 • Total2.01 sq mi (5.20 km2)
 • Land2.01 sq mi (5.20 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
5,121 ft (1,561 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
 • Total86
 • Density42.85/sq mi (16.55/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59710
Area code 406
FIPS code 30-00850
GNIS feature ID0801986

Alder is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Madison County, Montana, United States. The population was 86 at the 2020 census, down from 103 in 2010. The community takes its name from Alder Creek (named by Henry Edgar in 1863), the site of the second major gold discovery in Montana. [3]

Contents

Geography

Alder is located in west-central Madison County at 45°19′28″N112°6′29″W / 45.32444°N 112.10806°W / 45.32444; -112.10806 (45.324531, -112.108035), in the Ruby Valley. [4] Alder Creek enters the valley from the east and passes east of the community. Montana Highway 287 passes through town, leading east 9 miles (14 km) to Virginia City, the county seat, and northwest 10 miles (16 km) to Sheridan. The Ruby River runs along the western edge of the community, and the Ruby River Reservoir is 7 miles (11 km) to the south.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Alder CDP has a total area of 2.01 square miles (5.2 km2), all land. [1]

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Alder has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. [5]

Climate data for Alder 19 S, Montana, 1991–2020 normals: 5749ft (1752m)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)61
(16)		58
(14)		69
(21)		76
(24)		85
(29)		93
(34)		90
(32)		94
(34)		92
(33)		83
(28)		68
(20)		59
(15)		94
(34)
Mean maximum °F (°C)47.7
(8.7)		48.9
(9.4)		59.9
(15.5)		71.0
(21.7)		78.5
(25.8)		84.0
(28.9)		88.4
(31.3)		88.8
(31.6)		83.2
(28.4)		72.2
(22.3)		61.2
(16.2)		46.5
(8.1)		89.9
(32.2)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)33.1
(0.6)		35.8
(2.1)		44.7
(7.1)		52.8
(11.6)		62.5
(16.9)		70.2
(21.2)		80.5
(26.9)		78.8
(26.0)		69.5
(20.8)		55.9
(13.3)		41.2
(5.1)		31.2
(−0.4)		54.7
(12.6)
Daily mean °F (°C)22.2
(−5.4)		24.9
(−3.9)		32.6
(0.3)		39.1
(3.9)		47.8
(8.8)		54.5
(12.5)		62.4
(16.9)		61.2
(16.2)		53.1
(11.7)		41.5
(5.3)		29.9
(−1.2)		20.8
(−6.2)		40.8
(4.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)11.4
(−11.4)		13.9
(−10.1)		20.6
(−6.3)		25.5
(−3.6)		33.1
(0.6)		38.9
(3.8)		44.2
(6.8)		43.6
(6.4)		36.7
(2.6)		27.2
(−2.7)		18.5
(−7.5)		10.5
(−11.9)		27.0
(−2.8)
Mean minimum °F (°C)−13.8
(−25.4)		−10.4
(−23.6)		0.1
(−17.7)		7.5
(−13.6)		18.8
(−7.3)		27.3
(−2.6)		34.1
(1.2)		33.3
(0.7)		23.5
(−4.7)		11.6
(−11.3)		−3.6
(−19.8)		−14.8
(−26.0)		−21.3
(−29.6)
Record low °F (°C)−28
(−33)		−34
(−37)		−29
(−34)		3
(−16)		12
(−11)		23
(−5)		30
(−1)		28
(−2)		18
(−8)		−6
(−21)		−21
(−29)		−33
(−36)		−34
(−37)
Average precipitation inches (mm)0.45
(11)		0.38
(9.7)		0.82
(21)		1.54
(39)		2.18
(55)		2.46
(62)		1.27
(32)		1.21
(31)		1.27
(32)		0.98
(25)		0.68
(17)		0.58
(15)		13.82
(349.7)
Average snowfall inches (cm)8.20
(20.8)		7.50
(19.1)		8.40
(21.3)		9.70
(24.6)		3.60
(9.1)		0.10
(0.25)		0.00
(0.00)		0.00
(0.00)		0.20
(0.51)		3.10
(7.9)		8.00
(20.3)		8.40
(21.3)		57.2
(145.16)
Source 1: NOAA (Alder 17 S snowfall) [6] [7]
Source 2: XMACIS2 (records & monthly max/mins) [8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2000 116—
2010 103−11.2%
2020 86−16.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]
Aerial view of Alder, June 2008 Alder, Montana - panoramio.jpg
Aerial view of Alder, June 2008

As of the census [10] of 2000, there were 116 people, 48 households, and 25 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 57.6 inhabitants per square mile (22.2/km2). There were 69 housing units at an average density of 34.3 per square mile (13.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.00% White.

There were 48 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.9% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.44.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,458, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,300. There were no families and 1.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Media

The Madisonian is a newspaper serving the Madison and Ruby Valleys, which includes Twin Bridges. [11] It is printed weekly and offers an e-edition.

Alder is mentioned in the song "Myrna Loy", by American songwriter Josh Ritter, from his 2017 album Gathering . [12]

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Madison County, Montana</span> County in Montana, United States

Madison County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,623. Its county seat is Virginia City. The county was founded in 1865; at the time it was part of the Montana Territory.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fort Smith, Montana</span> Census-designated place in Montana, United States

Fort Smith is a census-designated place (CDP) in Big Horn County, Montana, United States. The population was 161 at the 2010 census. The town is named for the former Fort C.F. Smith. The North District of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is accessed at Fort Smith.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pryor, Montana</span> Census-designated place in Montana, United States

Pryor is a census-designated place (CDP) in Big Horn County, Montana, United States. The community is located on Crow Tribe's reservation. The population was 618 at the 2010 census. The area is named for Nathaniel Hale Pryor, a sergeant in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wyola, Montana</span> Census-designated place in Montana, United States

Wyola is a census-designated place (CDP) in Big Horn County, Montana, United States. The population was 215 at the 2010 census. 79% of the residents are Native American, and the majority are members of the Crow Tribe.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Radersburg, Montana</span> Village in Montana, United States

Radersburg is an unincorporated rural village in Broadwater County, Montana, United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Black Eagle, Montana</span> CDP in Montana, United States

Black Eagle is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cascade County, Montana, United States. The population was 904 at the 2010 census. It is a suburb of Great Falls.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Four Corners, Montana</span> Census-designated place in Montana, United States

Four Corners is a census-designated place (CDP) in Gallatin County, Montana, United States. The population was 5,901 at the 2020 census, up from 3,146 in 2010. It is part of the Bozeman, MT Micropolitan Statistical Area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Elmo, Montana</span> Census-designated place in Montana, United States

Elmo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, Montana, United States. The population was 180 at the 2010 census, up from 143 in 2000.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rollins, Montana</span> Census-designated place in Montana, United States

Rollins is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, Montana, United States. The population was 209 at the 2010 census, up from 183 in 2000.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Augusta, Montana</span> Census-designated place in Montana, United States

Augusta is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. The population was 309 at the 2010 census and rose to 316 in the 2020 census. The most accepted version in the naming of this town is after Augusta Hogan, thought to be the first child born in this town, the daughter of J. D. Hogan, an early rancher.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lincoln, Montana</span> Census-designated place in Montana, United States

Lincoln is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,013.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ennis, Montana</span> Town in Montana, United States

Ennis is a town in Madison County, Montana, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. The population was 917 at the 2020 census, up from 838 in 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sheridan, Montana</span> Town in Montana, United States

Sheridan is a town in Madison County, Montana, United States named after the Civil War general Philip Sheridan. The population was 694 at the 2020 census. Sheridan is known as the "heart of the Ruby Valley." Seven mountain ranges surround the town: Tobacco Root Mountains, Highland Mountains, McCartney Mountain, The Pioneers, The Ruby Range, The Gravelly Range and the Snowcrest Range. The Ruby River winds through the valley just west of the town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Twin Bridges, Montana</span> Town in Montana, United States

Twin Bridges is a town in Madison County, Montana, United States. It lies at the confluence of the Ruby, Beaverhead and Big Hole rivers which form the Jefferson River. Twin Bridges is a well-known fly fishing mecca for trout anglers. The population was 330 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Virginia City, Montana</span> Town in Montana, United States

Virginia City is a town in and the county seat of Madison County, Montana, United States. In 1961 the town and the surrounding area were designated a National Historic Landmark District, the Virginia City Historic District. The population was 219 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Seeley Lake, Montana</span> CDP in Montana, United States

Seeley Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Missoula County, Montana, United States. It is part of the 'Missoula, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The town sits beside the 1,031.5 acres lake Seeley Lake. The population was 1,682 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Avon, Montana</span> CDP in Montana, United States

Avon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Powell County, Montana, United States. The population was 124 at the 2000 census. The town sits along the Little Blackfoot River, and serves as a gateway to the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Elliston, Montana</span> CDP in Montana, United States

Elliston is a census-designated place (CDP) in Powell County, Montana, United States. The population was 225 at the 2000 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cardwell, Montana</span> Census-designated place in Montana, United States

Cardwell is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, Montana, United States. The population was 62 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Helena West Side, Montana</span> Census-designated place in Montana, United States

Helena West Side is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. The population was 1,637 at the 2010 census, down from 1,711 at the 2000 census due to annexation of part of the CDP by the city of Helena. It is part of the Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area.

References

  1. 1 2 "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  2. ↑ "P1. Race – Alder CDP, Montana: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  3. ↑ Aarstad, Rich, Ellie Arguimbau, Ellen Baumler, Charlene Porsild, and Brian Shovers. Montana Place Names from Alzada to Zortman Archived 2009-10-08 at the Wayback Machine . Montana Historical Society Press.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ↑ Climate Summary for Alder, Montana
  6. ↑ "Alder 19 S, Montana 1991-2020 Monthly Normals" . Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Alder 17 S, Montana 1991-2020 Monthly Normals" . Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  8. ↑ "xmACIS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  10. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. ↑ "Home page". The Madisonian. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Josh Ritter - Myrna Loy".

Commons-logo.svg Media related to Alder, Montana at Wikimedia Commons

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.