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Ryegate, MT
Town in Golden Valley County, Montana.
Population
273
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
362
ZIP codes
0
Ryegate and its ZIP codes
Ryegate at a glance
- Ryegate is about 47 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Ryegate, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Golden Valley County. PPP loans are for Ryegate.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,256
228 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,238
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.8M
FY 2026, $17,940 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ryegate, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
378
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ryegate, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Ryegate
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley ColonyCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| ShawmutCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| LavinaTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| BroadviewTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| RapeljeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| Springwater ColonyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| HarlowtonCity | 30 mi | 0.6 |
| Mountain View ColonyCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ryegate, MT in?
- Ryegate is in Golden Valley County, Montana.
- What is the population of Ryegate, MT?
- About 273 people live in Ryegate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ryegate?
- Nearby places include Golden Valley Colony (2.9 mi), Shawmut (13 mi), Lavina (15 mi), Broadview (23 mi), Rapelje (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023