At a Glance
Median Income
$70,774
$35,745 per capita
Home Value
$212,800
Zillow: $452,215
Median Rent
$976/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
17.3% smoking rate
How Townsend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Townsend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Townsend a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Townsend residents earn a median household income of $70,774 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,745. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 263 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Townsend is $212,800 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $452,215. Median rent is $976/month, with 22.7% 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.
Education
18.2% of adults in Townsend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Townsend has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,232
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,459/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,774
Per Capita$35,745
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$307M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,800
Rent$976
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$452,215
Housing Units970
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,145/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain10.6 in/yr
Elevation3,843 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 18%
Commute31 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Townsend was founded in 1883.
The median home in Townsend was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.