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 has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 66.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,512 ft (1,070 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,544/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3872°N, 110.9277°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Judith Basin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in |
Belt has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.9").