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Browning, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Glacier County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
990 Population 3,536/sq mi density
$34,318 Median Income $13,701 per capita
$121,100 Home Value $133,751 Zillow
$617 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 200 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 4,147 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$34,318 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$121,100 home value, $617/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Browning, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,318
54% below
$13,701 per capita
Home Value
$121,100
57% below
Zillow: $133,751
Median Rent
$617/mo
47% below
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
39% below
4,147/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
36.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
39% above
34.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
200 sunny days/yr

How Browning Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Browning's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
46%
Home Value
43%
Rent
53%
Poverty
294%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
253%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Browning a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Browning residents earn a median household income of $34,318 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,701. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Browning is $121,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,751. Median rent is $617/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Browning reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,147/100K.

Education

13.1% of adults in Browning hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Browning has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population990
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density3,536/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

F
Median Income$34,318
Per Capita$13,701
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty36.5%
County GDP$650M
Avg Weekly Wage$991

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,100
Rent$617
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$133,751
Housing Units349
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

F
Violent232/100K
Property4,147/100K

Health

Obesity44.6%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking34.1%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death21,840/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation4,375 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute13 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Browning was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Cut Bank International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.