Browning, MT

Browning, Montana

Browning, Montana, in Glacier county, is 107 miles NW of Great Falls, Montana (center to center) and 435 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are an estimated 1,065 people in the town.

The People and Families of Browning

In Browning, about 36% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Browning, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Browning. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, Browning isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The town has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Browning had a median family income of $25,000.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($775) in Browning. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Browning Housing

Approximately 59% of housing in Browning is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Browning.

Commuting

In Browning, 80% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

Browning strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 4%

Comparative Profile of Browning, MT

Comparing Browning to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Browning Almanac

Browning Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Browning Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Browning residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Browning, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Browning Hospitals

PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL - BROWNING
(Government - Federal)
PO BOX 760
(406) 338-6157
Emergency Service: Yes

Browning High Schools (2004)

BROWNING HIGH SCHOOL
112 1ST AVE SW
406-338-2745
A Title I school.
Serves 581 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

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