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A town of 943, settled in 1895.
46% of residents live below the poverty line in Browning, above both the Montana town median (10%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). No town among the 43 in Montana we compare has a higher share of children under 18 than Browning. Browning has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Browning beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 986 in 1920, a peak of 2,011 in 1960, 1,018 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1867 and a map from 1968 on.
Browning is unincorporated, so Glacier 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Browning.
Browning’s median rent is $589 a month, against $1,000 a month in Montana’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. Typical home values rose 11% in the year to September 2026. 62% of households own their home in Browning.
| Browning | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $589 a month | $1,000 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 62% | 64% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by the Browning Elementary District. One of its 4 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamiksiitsiikin BullShoe ElemLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–1 | Grades PK–1 | 328 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
The median household income in Browning is $34,000. Jobs based in Browning fell to 672 in 2023, 259 fewer than in 2013. The average trip to work in Browning is 12 minutes.
| Browning | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 12 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $34,000 | $67,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 24% | 39% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Browning has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Browning’s July high is 77°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Browning beats the Montana average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 26. 39% of Browning adults say their health is fair or poor. No town among the 42 in Montana we compare has a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Browning.
| Browning | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 19% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 18% | 17% |
| What stands out | Browning | MT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.6% | 9.3% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 25% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Browning
About 5 of every 100 Browning residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Montana.
Where Browning’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
12 notable people were born in Browning.
Census-designated place in Montana, United States
Browning is a former town and current census-designated place (CDP) in Glacier County, Montana, United States. It is the headquarters for the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and was the only incorporated town on the Reservation. The population was 1,018 at the 2020 census. The town was named in 1885 for Commissioner of Indian Affairs Daniel M. Browning. The post office was established in 1895. The town was disincorporated on September 26, 2018, after the town's government collapsed financially.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Browning has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
12 notable people were born here, including Steve Reevis and James Welch.