Townsend
City in Broadwater County, Montana

Townsend is a city in Broadwater County, Montana, with 1,787 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,842 ft (1,171 m) above sea level. The nearest town is The Silos, 6.3 miles NW.
- 1,787residents (2020 Census)
- 3,842 ftelevation · 1,171 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 1,167 / sq mipopulation density
- 59644ZIP code
About Townsend
Townsend is a city in and the county seat of Broadwater County, Montana, United States. The population was 1,787 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Townsend
- Median household income
- $70,752
- Median home value
- $227,600
- Median rent
- $952/mo
- Median age
- 49.1
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Townsend had 1,787 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,787 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,167 per sq mi (451 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Townsend at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Broadwater County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,787 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.53 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,842 ft (1,171 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3192° N, 111.5196° W |
| ZIP code | 59644 |
| Official website | townsendmt.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3074575 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Townsend
- The Silos6.3 mi NW
- Radersburg10.0 mi SW
- Toston11.4 mi S
- Winston12.4 mi NW
- Spokane Creek18.2 mi NW
- Elkhorn20.6 mi W
- Ponderosa Pines21.2 mi S
- Montana City24.3 mi NW
- Jefferson City24.7 mi W
- Clancy24.7 mi W
- Wheatland24.8 mi S
- Springdale Colony25.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Townsend
What county is Townsend in?
Townsend is in Broadwater County, Montana.
What is the population of Townsend, MT?
1,787 people lived in Townsend at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Townsend, MT?
The ZIP code of Townsend is 59644.
What is the elevation of Townsend?
3,842 feet (1,171 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Townsend?
The Silos (6.3 mi), Radersburg (10.0 mi), Toston (11.4 mi), Winston (12.4 mi), Spokane Creek (18.2 mi).
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