Thompson Falls, Montana
Thompson Falls: Town in Montana, United States
About
Thompson Falls is a town located in the county of Sanders in the U.S. state of Montana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,313 and a population density of 320 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,432 inhabitants.
The town was created 115 years ago in 1909.
Quick Facts about Thompson Falls
| Population : | 1,432 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Montana (United States) |
| County : | Sanders County |
| Postal code : | 59873 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 406 |
| Area : | 4.1 km2 |
| Named for : | David Thompson |
| Altitude : | 2,556 feet / 779 meters |
| Capital city : | Thompson Falls is capital of Sanders County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1910 (115 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 14:11:12 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 350 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Thompson Falls is located at 47°35'42"N 115°20'18"W (47.5948900, -115.3383400).
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Demographics
The population of Thompson Falls increased by 8.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,313 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,338 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,341 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,333 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,334 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,329 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,351 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,377 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,396 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,427 | 2.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,432 | 0.35% | estimation process |
People born in Thompson Falls (1)
American politician Marc Racicot was born in Thompson Falls
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Thompson Falls, MT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIB | Libby | 100 Mineral Avenue | RAIL |
| WFH | Whitefish station | 500 Depot Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Thompson Falls
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Fall Post Office | Thompson Falls (MT) | 59873 |
| Trout Creek Post Office | Trout Creek (MT) | 59874 |
| Mullan Post Office | Mullan (ID) | 83846 |
| Plain Post Office | Plains (MT) | 59859 |
| Saint Reg Post Office | Saint Regis (MT) | 59866 |
Other cities in Sanders County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sanders County , MT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Plains | 1,139 | Town of the United States |
| Hot Springs | 587 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Thompson Falls distances to largest Montana cities
