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Townsend, MT
City in Broadwater County, Montana.
Population
1,967
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,284
ZIP codes
0
Townsend and its ZIP codes
Townsend at a glance
- Townsend is about 167 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 57th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $70,752, close to the Montana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,600 (39% below Montana) and median rent is $952 a month.
Local data for Townsend, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Townsend, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,752
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$952/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
49.1
Average commute
31.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (619), Irish Americans (250), Norwegian Americans (187).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Broadwater County. PPP loans are for Townsend.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 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
$51.91M
FY 2026, $7,663 per person
How people get to work
Townsend, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle3.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Townsend, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
186
Countywide, mostly 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Townsend, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Townsend
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| The SilosCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 5.1 |
| RadersburgCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| TostonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| WinstonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| Spokane CreekCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 17.3 |
| ElkhornCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.7 |
| Ponderosa PinesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 39.6 |
| Montana CityCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 34.1 |
| ClancyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 39.2 |
| Jefferson CityCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 23.2 |
| Springdale ColonyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| East HelenaCity | 27 mi | 4.1 |
| WheatlandCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 74.5 |
| South HillsCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 5.9 |
| Helena Valley SoutheastCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 21.5 |
| BoulderCity | 29 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Townsend, MT in?
- Townsend is in Broadwater County, Montana.
- What is the population of Townsend, MT?
- About 1,967 people live in Townsend, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Townsend?
- Nearby places include The Silos (6.3 mi), Radersburg (9.9 mi), Toston (11 mi), Winston (13 mi), Spokane Creek (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023