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Ryegate, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Golden Valley County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
259
Population
345/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$29,189 per capita
$126,900
Home Value
$212,955 Zillow
$820
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
99
Violent Crime/100K
1,490 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ryegate experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,647 ft (1,112 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2984°N, 109.2537°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Golden Valley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Billings Logan International (BIL) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Ryegate has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.4").