Thompson Falls
City in Sanders County, Montana

Thompson Falls is a city in Sanders County, Montana, with 1,336 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,556 ft (779 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Belknap, 5.0 miles NW.
- 1,336residents (2020 Census)
- 2,556 ftelevation · 779 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 833 / sq mipopulation density
- 59873ZIP code
About Thompson Falls
Thompson Falls is a city in and the county seat of Sanders County, Montana. The population was 1,336 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Thompson Falls
- Median household income
- $46,313
- Median home value
- $266,400
- Median rent
- $543/mo
- Median age
- 48.8
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Thompson Falls had 1,336 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,336 |
|---|---|
| Density | 833 per sq mi (322 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thompson Falls at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Sanders County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,336 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.60 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,556 ft (779 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5993° N, 115.3425° W |
| ZIP code | 59873 |
| Official website | cityofthompsonfalls.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3073825 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thompson Falls
- Belknap5.0 mi NW
- Haugan14.9 mi S
- Saltese15.2 mi SW
- De Borgia15.9 mi S
- Weeksville16.3 mi E
- Trout Creek19.7 mi NW
- Mullan, ID23.0 mi SW
- St. Regis23.2 mi SE
- Plains23.4 mi SE
- Wallace, ID28.4 mi W
- Paradise29.5 mi SE
- Silverton, ID29.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Thompson Falls
What county is Thompson Falls in?
Thompson Falls is in Sanders County, Montana.
What is the population of Thompson Falls, MT?
1,336 people lived in Thompson Falls at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thompson Falls, MT?
The ZIP code of Thompson Falls is 59873.
What is the elevation of Thompson Falls?
2,556 feet (779 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thompson Falls?
Belknap (5.0 mi), Haugan (14.9 mi), Saltese (15.2 mi), De Borgia (15.9 mi), Weeksville (16.3 mi).
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