BradyMT
A town of 101, settled in 1910.
Is Brady a good place to live?
Brady has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
101 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Brady: who provides what
Brady is unincorporated, so Pondera County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Brady.
Homes in Brady are worth about $241K, by Zillow’s estimate
Only 3 of the 43 Montana towns we compare have a higher owner-occupancy rate than Brady. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 6.5% in value.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Brady stands out in Montana and nationally, with more of its residents who live below the poverty line
In Brady, the average trip to work is 18 minutes, against 17 minutes in Montana’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Half of commuters travel less than 23 miles. The top destinations are Conrad (38%), Great Falls (11%) and Helena (6%).
| Brady | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 30% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The biggest natural risk in Brady is cold waves, at a low overall level
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Brady than in 76% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Brady
A winter brings about 47 inches of snow, with January nights at 11° and July afternoons at 83°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Brady is
In Brady, 33% of adults sleep under 7 hours, where Montana’s towns sit at 32% and U.S. towns at 36%. For adults here, the share who had a checkup this year is 71%. Two figures for adults in the town: 16% report frequent physical distress, 17% smoke cigarettes.
| Brady | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 71% | 72% | 79% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| What stands out | Brady | MT |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.8% | 7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8% | 6.6% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.2% | 3.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Brady
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Brady; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Brady residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Montana.
100% of working residents leave Brady for work
Where Brady’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Brady
Census-designated place in Montana, United States
Brady is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pondera County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Brady had a population of 116. Brady has a post office with ZIP code 59416. The community is located along Interstate 15. The post office was established in 1910. The town is likely named after the Brady brothers. Charles A. Brady was a physician, and Thomas E. Brady was an attorney. Brady is a grain marketing and distribution center. The area is heavily given to agricultural pursuits. It is located in what is referred to as the "Golden Triangle", a region renowned for its wheat and barley production.
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- Area
- 3.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,530 ft
- ZIP code
- 59416
Questions about Brady
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Brady, MT a good place to live?
Brady has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.