A side-by-side comparison to help you decide which Montana community is right for you.
| Overview | Browning | East Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,000 | 354 |
| Elevation | 4,377 ft | 4,852 ft |
| County | Glacier County | Glacier County |
| Region | Western Montana | Western Montana |
| Climate | ||
| January Avg High | 31°F | 29°F |
| January Avg Low | 18°F | 18°F |
| July Avg High | 77°F | 74°F |
| July Avg Low | 51°F | 50°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.9" | 25.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 25.8" | 37.8" |
| Housing & Cost of Living (ACS 2019–2023) | ||
| Typical Home Value | $126,005 | $170,800 |
| Median Rent | $617/mo | $867/mo |
| Median Household Income | $34,318 | $37,500 |
| Access & Education | ||
| Nearest Airport | Kalispell (71 mi) | Kalispell (57 mi) |
| Zip Code | 59417 | 59434 |
| School District | Browning Public Schools | East Glacier Park Schools |
| Enrollment | ~1,600 | ~40 |
Outdoor Recreation & Attractions (within 50 mi)
Browning: 297 sites | East Glacier: 352 sites
| Category | Browning | East Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| 🚣 Boat Launch | 4 | 4 |
| ⛺ Campground | 89 | 102 |
| 🐟 Fishing Access | 3 | 9 |
| ⛳ Golf | 2 | 4 |
| 📜 Historic Site | 4 | 5 |
| ♨️ Hot Spring | — | 1 |
| 🏞️ Lake | 49 | 53 |
| 🏛️ Museum | 3 | 4 |
| 🌲 National Forest | 1 | 1 |
| 🏔️ National Park | 2 | 2 |
| 🎣 River | — | 2 |
| 🛣️ Scenic Drive | 1 | 2 |
| ⛷️ Ski Area | 20 | 20 |
| 🌳 State Park | 1 | 3 |
| 🥾 Trailhead | 51 | 67 |
| 👀 Viewpoint | 15 | 15 |
| 💧 Waterfall | 42 | 43 |
| 🏕️ Wilderness | 3 | 4 |
| 🦅 Wildlife Refuge | 7 | 11 |
Top Highlights
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Campground1 mi
🏞️
Lake1 mi
🏛️
Museum6 mi
📜
Historic Site10 mi
🏔️
National Park12 mi
🥾
Trailhead16 mi
👀
Viewpoint16 mi
💧
Waterfall16 mi
Top Highlights
🏔️
National Park0 mi
⛺
Campground1 mi
🥾
Trailhead6 mi
👀
Viewpoint6 mi
💧
Waterfall6 mi
📜
Historic Site10 mi
🏞️
Lake12 mi
🏛️
Museum18 mi