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North Browning, MT

Census-designated place in Glacier County, Montana.

Population

3,144

Land area

2.9sq mi

People per sq mi

1,089

ZIP codes

0

North Browning and its ZIP codes

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North Browning at a glance

  • North Browning is about 142 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 36th among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
  • The median household income is $37,155, 49% below the Montana median of $72,509.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,500 (50% below Montana) and median rent is $475 a month.

Local data for North Browning, MT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

North Browning, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$37,155

Poverty rate

43.3%

Median home value

$187,500

Median rent

$475/mo

Homeownership

43.6%

Bachelor's or higher

12.3%

Median age

28.0

Average commute

12.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (15), Korean Americans (9), Japanese Americans (5).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Glacier County. PPP loans are for North Browning.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, -0.5 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

Glacier County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

North Browning, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.3%
  • Carpooled20.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked7.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.4%
  • Worked from home3.2%

Average one-way commute: 12.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

North Browning, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in North Browning, MT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.2%

U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts

Diabetes

18.8%

U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts

Smoking

33.5%

U.S. 12.8% +20.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.8%

U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts

Cities near North Browning

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BrowningCensus-designated place1.2 mi0.3
South BrowningCensus-designated place1.8 mi2.3
Starr SchoolCensus-designated place5.5 mi4.2
BlackfootCensus-designated place7.1 mi0.3
East Glacier Park VillageCensus-designated place13 mi4.4
Hidden Lake ColonyCensus-designated place20 mi0.2
Heart ButteCensus-designated place21 mi4.6
St. MaryCensus-designated place22 mi0.8
Seville ColonyCensus-designated place22 mi0.4
Big Sky ColonyCensus-designated place22 mi0.2
BabbCensus-designated place28 mi9.5
SnowslipCensus-designated place29 mi0.8
Glendale ColonyCensus-designated place29 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is North Browning, MT in?
North Browning is in Glacier County, Montana.
What is the population of North Browning, MT?
About 3,144 people live in North Browning, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near North Browning?
Nearby places include Browning (1.2 mi), South Browning (1.8 mi), Starr School (5.5 mi), Blackfoot (7.1 mi), East Glacier Park Village (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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