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Townsend
City in Montana, United States
Overview
Townsend, Montana is a friendly small town set between the Elkhorn and Big Belt Mountains, known for its proximity to Canyon Ferry Lake. With its welcoming community and stunning outdoor surroundings, Townsend offers a taste of authentic Montana life and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Montana
Population
1,787
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
46.32°, -111.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,865
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
55
English
99
Temperature
4.0°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
-7.8°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-35.5°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
580 mm
Internet Speed
132 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HLN
Distance
47 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.
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