Belt, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Judith Basin County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
525 Population 1,544/sq mi density
$72,083 Median Income $30,598 per capita
$170,500 Home Value $401,736 Zillow
$910 Median Rent 34.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$72,083 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,500 home value, $910/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Belt, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,083
4% below
$30,598 per capita
Home Value
$170,500
40% below
Zillow: $401,736
Median Rent
$910/mo
22% below
34.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Belt Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Belt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
60%
Rent
78%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belt a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Belt residents earn a median household income of $72,083 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,598. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 115 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belt is $170,500 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,736. Median rent is $910/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

20.9% of adults in Belt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Belt has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population525
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density1,544/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,083
Per Capita$30,598
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$139M
Avg Weekly Wage$809

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,500
Rent$910
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$401,736
Housing Units260
Rent Burden34.1%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,360/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain21.6 in/yr
Elevation3,512 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute22 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Belt was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.