Acton, Montana is a small town located in Yellowstone County with a population of just 59002. Despite its small size, Acton has been ranked highly by the Best Places website for its incredible quality of life. According to Best Places, Acton has a cost of living index score of 80.2 which is lower than the U.S. average of 100. It also has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is far below the U.S. average of 6%. Additionally, Acton ranks at number 70 out of 1,717 cities based on its livability score which factors in amenities like housing, weather and education among others. This high ranking is indicative of the quality living experience available in this small town in Montana's Yellowstone Country.
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