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Townsend, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Broadwater County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,232
Population
1,459/sq mi density
$70,774
Median Income
$35,745 per capita
$212,800
Home Value
$434,337 Zillow
$976
Median Rent
22.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
97
Violent Crime/100K
825 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$70,774 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$212,800 home value, $976/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Townsend has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,843 ft (1,171 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,459/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3192°N, 111.5196°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Broadwater County County |
| Nearest Airport | Helena Regional (HLN) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Townsend has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.3").