McAllister, Montana facts for kids
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McAllister, Montana
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 McAllister, Montana
Location in Montana
McAllister, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.27 sq mi (5.88 km2) |
| • Land | 2.27 sq mi (5.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,908 ft (1,496 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 278 |
| • Density | 122.52/sq mi (47.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59740
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 773949 |
| FIPS code | 30-46225 |
McAllister is a small community in Montana, United States. It is located in Madison County. McAllister is known as a census-designated place. This means it's a special area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2020, about 278 people lived in McAllister. You can find this community on U.S. Route 287. It is about 6 miles north of a town called Ennis. McAllister even has its own post office!
How McAllister Got Its Name
The first post office in this area opened in 1869. It was originally called "Meadow Creek."
Later, in 1896, the name was changed to McAllister. This new name honored James Alexander McAllister Jr. His parents were among the first families to settle in the area back in 1871.
Where McAllister Is Located
McAllister is in the northeastern part of Madison County. It sits on the west side of Ennis Lake. This lake is a part of the Madison River.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that the McAllister area covers about 2.27 square miles. All of this area is land.
Population of McAllister
The number of people living in McAllister is counted every ten years. This count is part of the United States census.
- 2020: 278 people
