Thompson Falls, Montana
City · Population 1,526 · #47 in Montana
About Thompson Falls
Thompson Falls, MT is a small town located in western Montana counting 1,526 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Thompson Falls is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.6 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 954 residents per square mile.
📰 Thompson Falls News Today
- Thompson Falls High School (MT) Football MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Thompson Falls Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Thompson Falls neighbors seek transparency, petition to recall mayor and council members KPAX News · Apr 14
- MT 200 bridge preservation activities to begin Montana.gov · Apr 2
- Thompson Falls archers bag triple crowns Clark Fork Valley Press | Mineral Independent · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Thompson Falls Unique
- The only place in America named Thompson Falls — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Montana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Montana — one of 497 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Thompson Falls
- Cheri's Espresso — coffee shop (café)
- Genki Asian Cafe
- Old Mill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Old Jail Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Thompson Falls
- Mount Silcox Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Ainsworth Park reviews ★
- Fort Thompson Park and Playground reviews ★
- Miller Park reviews ★
- Power Park reviews ★
- Thompson Falls Historical Marker reviews ★
- Thompson Falls State Recreation Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Thompson Falls
- Thompson Falls 7-8
- Thompson Falls Elem Schl
- Thompson Falls High Schl
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMontana
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Mark Sheets
Population (2024)1,526
Rank in state#47 of 127
Land area1.6 sq mi
Density954/sq mi
Coordinates47.5993, -115.3426