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Townsend, MT

Founded 1883Broadwater CountyElev. 1,171 m
Population
2,232
Median home
$212,800
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Townsend

Townsend is home to roughly 2,232 residents. Townsend was founded in 1883 and sits in Broadwater County. The median age is 47.6 and the median household income is $70,774. Homes carry a median value of $212,800, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (89.4%). Around 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 31 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,232
Median age
47.6
Median household income
$70,774
Per-capita income
$35,745
Poverty rate
12.8%
High-school grad or higher
91.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
Unemployment
11.4%
Avg. commute
30.8 min
Work from home
11.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White89.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Black0.1%
Asian1.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32%
Sales & office28.9%
Production, transportation & material moving13.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.2%
Service12.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$212,800
Median gross rent
$976/mo
Owner-occupied
69.7%
Median year built
1975
Households
917
Avg. household size
2.38

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Townsend has 3 public schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading14%
Math14%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Broadwater High SchoolHighGrades 912
Townsend 7-8MiddleGrades 78
Cecelia Hazelton SchoolElementaryGrades -16

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Townsend vs Montana and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Townsend.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Broadwater County
AvalancheRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Townsend is in Broadwater County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Townsend was founded in 1883 and sits in Broadwater County. Elevation ~1,171 m.

Map of Townsend
Townsend, MT
Where Townsend is
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

State Bank of TownsendSt. Joseph's Catholic Mission ChurchValley Masonic Lodge No. 21McCormick's Livery and Feed Stable Sign
Notable people from Townsend
Patrick DuffyKelly FlynnEsther Reed
People searches in Townsend
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Nearby cities
East Helena (26 mi)Helena (30 mi)Three Forks (30 mi)Manhattan (33 mi)Belgrade (41 mi)Bozeman (49 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Townsend, MT (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Townsend, Montana.

Robert Warren Nelson, 49
Townsend · Broadwater County · 59644
AKA Robert Wayne Nelson, Robert W Nelson
Robert Lewis Davis, 82
Townsend · Broadwater County · 59644

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Townsend — frequently asked

What is the population of Townsend, Montana?
Townsend has a population of about 2,232, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Townsend?
The median home value in Townsend is $212,800, and the median gross rent is $976/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Townsend face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Broadwater County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, landslide, lightning.
How many schools are in Townsend?
Townsend has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Townsend?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Townsend. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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