A side-by-side comparison to help you decide which Montana community is right for you.
| Overview | Cut Bank | Browning |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,056 | 1,000 |
| Elevation | 3,776 ft | 4,377 ft |
| County | Glacier County | Glacier County |
| Region | Central Montana | Western Montana |
| Climate | ||
| January Avg High | 33°F | 31°F |
| January Avg Low | 19°F | 18°F |
| July Avg High | 80°F | 77°F |
| July Avg Low | 55°F | 51°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.0" | 19.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.8" | 25.8" |
| Housing & Cost of Living (ACS 2019–2023) | ||
| Typical Home Value | $172,566 | $126,005 |
| Median Rent | $921/mo | $617/mo |
| Median Household Income | $55,848 | $34,318 |
| Access & Education | ||
| Nearest Airport | Kalispell (109 mi) | Kalispell (71 mi) |
| Zip Code | 59427 | 59417 |
| School District | Cut Bank Public Schools | Browning Public Schools |
| Enrollment | ~600 | ~1,600 |
Outdoor Recreation & Attractions (within 50 mi)
Cut Bank: 56 sites | Browning: 297 sites
| Category | Cut Bank | Browning |
|---|---|---|
| 🚣 Boat Launch | — | 4 |
| ⛺ Campground | 10 | 89 |
| 🐟 Fishing Access | — | 3 |
| ⛳ Golf | 3 | 2 |
| 📜 Historic Site | 3 | 4 |
| 🏞️ Lake | 18 | 49 |
| 🏛️ Museum | 4 | 3 |
| 🌲 National Forest | — | 1 |
| 🏔️ National Park | 2 | 2 |
| 🛣️ Scenic Drive | 1 | 1 |
| ⛷️ Ski Area | 1 | 20 |
| 🌳 State Park | — | 1 |
| 🥾 Trailhead | 5 | 51 |
| 👀 Viewpoint | 2 | 15 |
| 💧 Waterfall | 2 | 42 |
| 🏕️ Wilderness | 2 | 3 |
| 🦅 Wildlife Refuge | 3 | 7 |
Top Highlights
📜
Historic Site0 mi
⛳
Golf1 mi
🦅
Wildlife Refuge18 mi
🏞️
Lake18 mi
⛺
Campground23 mi
🏛️
Museum23 mi
🏔️
National Park43 mi
🥾
Trailhead48 mi
Top Highlights
⛺
Campground1 mi
🏞️
Lake1 mi
🏛️
Museum6 mi
📜
Historic Site10 mi
🏔️
National Park12 mi
🥾
Trailhead16 mi
👀
Viewpoint16 mi
💧
Waterfall16 mi