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Ryegate

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Ryegate

Total population

273

Median home value

$147,500

11.7%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$46,786

Ryegate$47k
National$74k
Elevation1113 m
Land area1.78 km²
Weather61°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
Coordinates46.30°, -109.25°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
1113 m
Area
1.78 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Ryegate is a town in, and the county seat of, Golden Valley County, Montana, United States. The population was 223 at the 2020 census. Ryegate is situated on the north bank of the Musselshell River.

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History & geography

Geography

U.S. Route 12 passes through town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ryegate has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
62.3
Median home value
$147,500
Housing units
170
Poverty rate
26%
Unemployment
0%

Race & ethnicity

White
89.4%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
46.2984
Longitude
-109.2537
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
61°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tonight
41°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Monday
72°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Monday Night
42°F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
77°F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
48°F
Partly Cloudy

Forecast for Ryegate, MT from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
31.2%
Diabetes
9.8%
Adult obesity
33.3%
Binge drinking
21.8%
Adult smoking
17.4%
No leisure activity
24.6%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
2,630
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Black-billed Magpie
    Pica hudsonia (Sabine, 1823) · Aves
    119
  • European Starling
    Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    116
  • Western Meadowlark
    Sturnella neglecta Audubon, 1844 · Aves
    99
  • Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
    Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    86
  • Common Raven
    Corvus corax Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    66
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    66
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    65
  • Bald Eagle
    Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    58

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
7
Largest magnitude
4.1
Largest event
2007-11-26

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

J
Joseph Otis Fletcher
meteorologist

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Montana

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.05
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,479

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
279
Avg daily Wikipedia views
9
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Ryegate

Life and Times of Laurence Erickson of Ryegate Montana
Ken Deboer · 2015
Route study for comparison of altenate lines, federal aid, project no. F 268 (7), Ryegate east
Route study for comparison of altenate lines, federal aid, project no. F 268 (7), Ryegate east
Montana State Highway Commission Preconstruction Division · 1971
Final environmental statement for Project F 268(7), Ryegate - East
Final environmental statement for Project F 268(7), Ryegate - East
United States. Federal Highway Administration · 1971
Big Coulee area
Big Coulee area
Montana. Water Development Bureau · 1976

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Site
Musselshell River ab Mud Cr nr Shawmut MT
Distance
10 mi
Streamflow
38.1 cfs
Gage height
2.88 ft

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-10-07 12:30 UTC.

Events

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • USGS NWIS (water data)
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library
  • • NASA EONET