North Browning is a census designated area of Browning in Montana's Glacier County. Located in the foothills of the Rockies at an elevation of 4,375 feet, it was incorporated in 1919. As part of Browning, it is the largest community within the Blackfeet Indian nation. North Browning's population is around 2,200, which is over a quarter of Browning's entire population of 8,000. Over 90 percent of North Browning's inhabitants are Native American with the rest being either White, Hispanic or of mixed heritage. The main local industry focuses around agriculture with crops such as wheat, barley and hay being most commonly grown.
Checking the North Browning, Montana yellow pages will reveal that all of the local restaurants and bars are located to the south in the heart of browning. The area is essentially fully residential, so therefore the North Browning, Montana business directory also points to downtown Browning for local businesses. North Browning is one the state's least affluent areas with the usual household income being around $8,000 a year less than the state average. The main local attractions all center on outdoor activity with nearby park land open for hunting, hiking, fishing and camping in the summer. Winter activities include ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
North Browning's location means it is prone to mild summers and harsh winters due mainly to its elevation. Average summer temperatures are in the high 50s to low 60s with highs in the mid 70s. Summer rainfall is generally low, around 2 inches on average. The winter temperatures drop down into the 20s with lows of around 10 in December and January. Snowfall in the winter is heavy, ranging from 12 to 16 inches on average.
Written by Lyndsey Morgan
