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Belt, MT
Town in Cascade County, Montana.
Population
559
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,655
ZIP codes
0
Belt and its ZIP codes
Belt at a glance
- Belt is about 216 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,929, close to the Montana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,700 (54% below Montana) and median rent is $900 a month.
Local data for Belt, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belt, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,929
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$171,700
Median rent
$900/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (131), Mexican Americans (56), Polish Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cascade County. PPP loans are for Belt.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,416
36,192 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,865
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$856M
FY 2026, $10,140 per person
How people get to work
Belt, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.6%
- Carpooled26.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belt, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
663
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
246
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
21.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belt, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Belt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley ColonyCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| TracyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Sand CouleeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| RicevilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| StockettCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| RaynesfordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Big Stone ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Malmstrom AFBCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.1 |
| HighwoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.2 |
| Gibson FlatsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| Black EagleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| Great FallsCity | 19 mi | 23.1 |
| MonarchCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| GeyserCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| FlowereeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belt, MT in?
- Belt is in Cascade County, Montana.
- What is the population of Belt, MT?
- About 559 people live in Belt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belt?
- Nearby places include Pleasant Valley Colony (6.5 mi), Centerville (10 mi), Tracy (11 mi), Sand Coulee (11 mi), Riceville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023