Broadwater county, MT

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Broadwater County, Montana

Broadwater County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,237. Its county seat is Townsend. The county was named for Charles Arthur Broadwater, a noted Montana railroad, real estate, and banking magnate.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Broadwater County is located in the central part of Montana, with the Missouri River defining its western boundary. The county has a total area of 1,239 square miles, of which 1,192 square miles is land and 47 square miles is water.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 6,237 people, 2,578 households, and 1,840 families residing in the county. The population density was 5.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

Healthcare in Broadwater County[edit | edit source]

Broadwater County is served by Broadwater Health Center (BHC), a critical access hospital located in Townsend. BHC provides a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency care, inpatient care, outpatient services, and long-term care.

Broadwater Health Center[edit | edit source]

Broadwater Health Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital that has been serving Broadwater County and the surrounding areas since 1955. The hospital provides a variety of services, including emergency care, inpatient care, outpatient services, and long-term care. The hospital is staffed by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to providing high-quality care to the community.

In addition to the hospital, Broadwater Health Center also operates a clinic in Townsend, which provides primary care services to the community. The clinic is staffed by a team of primary care providers, including family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

Education[edit | edit source]

Broadwater County is served by the Broadwater County School District, which includes one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Broadwater County is served by several major highways, including U.S. Route 12 and U.S. Route 287. The county is also served by the Helena Regional Airport, which is located approximately 35 miles to the west of Townsend.

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Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Bradley Dick 1609866540 MD M Georgetown University School Of Medicine 1983 Diagnostic Radiology Interventional Radiology 2550 E Broadway St Helena MT 59644 4064472828



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Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Six Adam 1518281674 M Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport 2010 Chiropractic Townsend MT 59644


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