McAllister
Census-designated place in Madison County, Montana

McAllister is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Madison County, Montana, with 278 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,888 ft (1,490 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jeffers, 6.2 miles S.
- 278residents (2020 Census)
- 4,888 ftelevation · 1,490 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.9 km²
- 123 / sq mipopulation density
- 59740ZIP code
About McAllister
McAllister is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Madison County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 278. McAllister is located on U.S. Route 287, 6 miles (10 km) north of Ennis. The community has a post office with ZIP code 59740.
The post office opened in 1869 under the name "Meadow Creek". It was renamed in 1896 for James Alexander McAllister Jr., son of a couple who settled in the area in 1871.
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McAllister had 278 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 278 |
|---|---|
| Density | 123 per sq mi (47 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
McAllister at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 278 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.27 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,888 ft (1,490 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4364° N, 111.7252° W |
| ZIP code | 59740 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3046225 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near McAllister
- Jeffers6.2 mi S
- Ennis6.2 mi S
- Norris9.6 mi N
- Virginia City14.1 mi SW
- Pony17.4 mi NW
- Harrison18.7 mi N
- Brandon19.9 mi W
- Alder20.3 mi SW
- Mammoth21.4 mi NW
- Big Sky22.8 mi SE
- Sheridan22.8 mi W
- Willow Creek26.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about McAllister
What county is McAllister in?
McAllister is in Madison County, Montana.
What is the population of McAllister, MT?
278 people lived in McAllister at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of McAllister, MT?
The ZIP code of McAllister is 59740.
What is the elevation of McAllister?
4,888 feet (1,490 m) above sea level.
What towns are near McAllister?
Jeffers (6.2 mi), Ennis (6.2 mi), Norris (9.6 mi), Virginia City (14.1 mi), Pony (17.4 mi).
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