Climate
- Summers in this area of the state
are mild with a large percentage of sunny days. The valleys have
relatively low snowfall in the winter. The average rain per year
is 10.75 inches. |
Education
- Townsend K-12 School District #1
The number of students district wide is under 800.
At the elementary level the average is one teacher per 18 students.
Middle and senior high average one teacher per 16 students. In 2002
construction of the new high school was completed.
Public Schools
Elementary Office .................................................
(406)266-3942
High School Office ................................................
(406)266-3855
School & Community Library ................................
(406)266-5060
Superintendent of Schools ......................................
(406)266-5512 |
Housing
Estimated average cost of a home in Townsend,
based on 1999 figures: |
- Small, two bedroom ..............................................................
$55,000
- Three bedroom .....................................................................
$85,000
|
| Estimated average monthly cost of a rental
unit: |
- 2/3 Bedroom House ..............................................................
$400 - $500
- Two Bedroom Apartment ......................................................
$300 - $400
|
Transportation
Highways - The
southern part of Broadwater county intersects Interstate 90, which
runs east/west. The northern part of the county comes within 11
miles of Interstate 15, which runs north/south. US Highway 12 and
287 also run through the county.
Railway - The
county is serviced by Montana Rail Link and Burlington Northern
and Santa Fe Railway (BNSF).
Bus Line - Rimrock
Trailways has a depot located in Townsend.
Trucking - Many
different trucking firms serve Broadwater County.
Airports - Broadwater
County has a small non-commercial airport capable of handling private
aircraft. The nearest commercial airports are located in Helena
and Bozeman and include the airlines of Alaska, Big Sky Airways,
Delta, Horizon, Northwest and United Express. |
Local
Industry- includes agriculture, mining,
timber, recreation and tourism.
Agriculture is the primary industry. Agriculture
in Montana generates more than $2 billion yearly for the economy.
Total land area in the county is 762,560 acres. Farms and ranches
utilize 452,744 of those acres, as reported by the Montana Department
of Agriculture, National Agriculture and the Montana Department
of Commerce. |
Taxes-
There are no county business licenses required
in Broadwater County. There is no sales tax in Montana. By the year
2005 the State of Montana will phase out its business tax on class
six and class eight business equipment. Montana does have a state
income tax.
Further information for industry specific taxes
and state tax rates can be obtained by contacting the State of Montana
Department of Revenue at (406)444-6900. For current information
on Broadwater county tax rates please contact the county assessor's
office at (406)266-9205. |