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Broadwater County, MT
7 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Broadwater County, Montana.
Population
7,668
Land area
1,192sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Broadwater County
Broadwater County at a glance
- The median household income is $70,374, close to the Montana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $426,600 (14% above Montana) and median rent is $955 a month.
- Its largest cities are Townsend (1,967), Wheatland (1,661) and Spokane Creek (740).
Local data for Broadwater County, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Broadwater County, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,374
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$426,600
Prices -0.4% in a year
Median rent
$955/mo
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,300), Irish Americans (1,257), Norwegian Americans (580).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,135
1,568 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,021
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$51.9M
FY 2026, $7,663 per person
PPP loans
$3.1M
156 loans, 486 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$14.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Broadwater County, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Broadwater County, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
186
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 14°F
10.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Broadwater County, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Broadwater County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Broadwater County, MT?
- Townsend is the largest city or town in Broadwater County, with about 1,967 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Broadwater County?
- Broadwater County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 59643, 59644, 59647.
- What is the population of Broadwater County, MT?
- About 7,668 people live in Broadwater County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Broadwater County?
- Broadwater County borders Gallatin County, Lewis and Clark County, Jefferson County, Meagher County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023