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Browning, MT
Census-designated place in Glacier County, Montana.
Population
943
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,377
ZIP codes
0
Browning and its ZIP codes
Browning at a glance
- Browning is about 440 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,250 a year, 53% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,800 (60% below Montana) and median rent is $589 a month.
Local data for Browning, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Browning, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,250
Poverty rate
46.4%
Median home value
$151,800
Median rent
$589/mo
Homeownership
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
28.2
Average commute
12.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (41), German Americans (17), Dutch Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Glacier County. PPP loans are for Browning.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,756
4,214 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,371
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$193M
FY 2026, $13,982 per person
How people get to work
Browning, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.8%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked15.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 12.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Browning, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
504
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
74° / 13°F
30.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Browning, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
33.6%
U.S. 12.8% +20.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.5%
U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts
Cities near Browning
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South BrowningCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 2.3 |
| North BrowningCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 2.9 |
| Starr SchoolCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.2 |
| BlackfootCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| East Glacier Park VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| Hidden Lake ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Heart ButteCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.6 |
| Seville ColonyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| Big Sky ColonyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| St. MaryCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| SnowslipCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| Glendale ColonyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.4 |
| BabbCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Browning, MT in?
- Browning is in Glacier County, Montana.
- What is the population of Browning, MT?
- About 943 people live in Browning, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Browning?
- Nearby places include South Browning (0.7 mi), North Browning (1.2 mi), Starr School (6.5 mi), Blackfoot (6.6 mi), East Glacier Park Village (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023