Alder, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alder, Montana
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The old fire station in Alder (2007)
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Location in Madison County and the state of Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.01 sq mi (5.20 km2) |
| • Land | 2.01 sq mi (5.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,121 ft (1,561 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 86 |
| • Density | 42.85/sq mi (16.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59710
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-00850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0801986 |
Alder is a small community in Madison County, Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, 86 people lived there.
The community gets its name from Alder Creek. This creek was named by Henry Edgar in 1863. It was the place where the second biggest gold discovery in Montana happened!
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Where is Alder Located?
Alder is found in the western part of Madison County, in a place called the Ruby Valley. Alder Creek flows into this valley from the east.
Montana Highway 287 runs through Alder. This highway can take you about 9 miles (14 km) east to Virginia City, which is the main town of the county. If you go about 10 miles (16 km) northwest, you'll reach Sheridan. The Ruby River flows along the western side of Alder. About 7 miles (11 km) south of Alder is the Ruby River Reservoir, a large body of water.
The Alder CDP covers a total area of about 2.01 square miles (5.20 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is Alder's Climate Like?
Alder has a climate with big temperature changes throughout the year. Summers are warm or hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold. This type of weather is called a humid continental climate.
| Climate data for Alder 19 S, Montana, 1991–2020 normals: 5749ft (1752m) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| 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) | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: XMACIS2 (records & monthly max/mins) | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Alder?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 116 | — | |
| 2010 | 103 | −11.2% | |
| 2020 | 86 | −16.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 116 people living in Alder. There were 48 households, and 25 of these were families. Everyone living in Alder at that time was White.
About 27% of the households had children under 18. Nearly half of the households (45.8%) were married couples. About 33% of all households were single people living alone. Some people aged 65 or older also lived alone.
The average age of people in Alder in 2000 was 38 years old. About 27% of the population was under 18, and another 12% were 65 or older.
Local News
The Madisonian is a newspaper that serves the Madison and Ruby Valleys, including Alder. It is printed every week and also has an online version.
Alder in Pop Culture
Alder is mentioned in a song called "Myrna Loy" by American songwriter Josh Ritter. This song is from his 2017 album, Gathering.
Images for kids
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Aerial view of Alder, June 2008
See also
In Spanish: Alder (Montana) para niños
