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West Yellowstone vs Broadus

Montana Town Comparison

West Yellowstone
The Yellowstone Gateway
Broadus
The Cowboy Capital of Montana

A side-by-side comparison to help you decide which Montana community is right for you.

OverviewWest YellowstoneBroadus
Population1,272470
Elevation6,667 ft3,035 ft
CountyGallatin CountyPowder River County
RegionCentral MontanaEastern Montana
Climate
January Avg High24°F38°F
January Avg Low8°F20°F
July Avg High78°F88°F
July Avg Low46°F63°F
Annual Precipitation21.5"14.9"
Annual Snowfall36.5"12.8"
Housing & Cost of Living (ACS 2019–2023)
Typical Home Value$601,098$231,669
Median Rent$1,035/mo$588/mo
Median Household Income$57,167$54,792
Access & Education
Nearest AirportWest Yellowstone (5 mi)Glendive (145 mi)
Zip Code5975859317
School DistrictWest Yellowstone Public SchoolsBroadus Public Schools
Enrollment~150~100

Outdoor Recreation & Attractions (within 30 mi)

West Yellowstone: 52 sites | Broadus: 7 sites

CategoryWest YellowstoneBroadus
Campground22
🐟 Fishing Access22
Golf1
📜 Historic Site1
🏞️ Lake101
🏛️ Museum23
🏔️ National Park1
🥾 Trailhead13
💧 Waterfall1
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