Ryegate, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Golden Valley County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
259 Population 345/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $29,189 per capita
$126,900 Home Value $232,292 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,900 home value, $820/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Ryegate, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$29,189 per capita
Home Value
$126,900
55% below
Zillow: $232,292
Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
75% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Ryegate Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
45%
Rent
71%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ryegate a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ryegate residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,189. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 51 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ryegate is $126,900 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,292. Median rent is $820/month, with 26.0% 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 1948.

Education

8.5% of adults in Ryegate hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ryegate has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population259
Median Age62.5 yrs
Density345/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans14.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$29,189
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$33M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,900
Rent$820
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$232,292
Housing Units144
Rent Burden26.0%

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,220/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain16.3 in/yr
Elevation3,647 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute20 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps

Did You Know?

The median home in Ryegate was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.