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Browning, MT

Browning, MT.

Population: 7,470 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Browning, MT is $147,053 — up 13.7% over the past year. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, winterweather, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$147,053

Median home value

+13.7%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$147,053
1-year appreciation
+13.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+38.2%
10-year appreciation
+105.2%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$149,773
House Price Index (state)
753.3 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$977/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,174/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,523/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,827/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Browning Elem, Browning H S
Schools include
Stamiksiitsiikin BullShoe Elem, Napi School, Browning Middle School, Browning Elementary, Browning High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, winterWeather, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
23
Days with Good air quality
322
Days with Moderate air quality
26
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Glacier National Park (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Starr Browning Airstrip (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cut Bank International Airport (CTB) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
P H S INDIAN HOSPITAL AT BROWNING - BLACKFEET
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-13 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
24.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.7%
Median annual property tax
$681
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
45.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,692
Average weekly wage
$905
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Other Services

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BrowningState medianUS median
Median home value$147,053$426,961$288,527
Median annual property tax$681$1,830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Browning, MT?
$147,053.
What is typical rent in Browning, MT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,278/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Browning, MT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, winterWeather, avalanche.
What is the wildfire risk in Browning, MT?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Browning, MT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Browning, MT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Browning, MT?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Browning, MT?
Good. Median AQI: 23. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Browning, MT?
Regional Price Parity: 94.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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