About Elliston
Set in the central part of Montana, Elliston is a small unincorporated community.
Elliston holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 8.1 square miles.
📰 Elliston News Today
- 76-year-old man found dead from gunshot wound in Elliston Nonstop Local News Montana · Jan 26
- 2 killed in multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 12 near Elliston nbcmontana.com · Jan 20
- First Major Alternate SOBO on the CDT in Montana The Trek · Nov 23
- Elliston: Gateway to the northern Boulder Mountains The Missoulian · Jul 16
- Letter To The Editor: Not Much Has Changed Since The Days Of The Montana-Bahn Cowboy State Daily · Dec 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Elliston Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Montana — one of 497 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elliston
- Spotted Dog Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Elliston
- Elliston School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMontana
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area8.1 sq mi
Coordinates46.5587, -112.4638