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Townsend, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Broadwater County County
Townsend, MT
At a Glance
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)
Is Townsend a Good Place to Live?
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 7.4% (106% 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 $434,337. 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.
Safety & Crime
Townsend reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 825/100K.
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. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.