What are the schools like in Belknap, MT?

Belknap is served primarily by Thompson Falls Elem. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Belknap?

The median household income in Belknap, MT is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Belknap, MT?

Belknap has an average high temperature of 34.0°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.3 inches.

Belknap, MT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Belknap, MT?

Belknap has a violent crime rate of 214.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 363.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Belknap, MT a Good Place to Live?

Belknap is a small town of 0 in Montana, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Belknap's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Belknap is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Belknap city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Belknap metro area.

Metric	Belknap, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	N/A	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Belknap's violent crime rate is 214.6 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

214.6 /100k

Property Crime

363.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Belknap is served primarily by Thompson Falls Elem. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Belknap, MT	National Avg
School District	Thompson Falls Elem	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	N/A	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	N/A	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belknap sees average highs of 34.0°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 26.7 inches of annual precipitation and 15.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Belknap, MT
Average High — January	34.0°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	26.7"
Annual Snowfall	15.3"

Demographics

Metric	Belknap, MT	National Avg
Population	0	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	N/A	59.3%
Black or African American	N/A	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	N/A	18.9%
Asian	N/A	6.3%
Under 18	N/A	22.2%
65 and over	N/A	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Thompson Falls, MT 5 mi Trout Creek, MT 15 mi Saltese, MT 17 mi Haugan, MT 18 mi De Borgia, MT 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Belknap

Belknap, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59873

Belknap vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belknap, MT affordable or expensive?

Belknap has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Belknap, MT?

Belknap's violent crime rate is 214.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 363.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Belknap?

Public schools in Belknap are operated by Thompson Falls Elem. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. N/A of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Belknap, MT a good place to live?

Belknap, MT has a population of 0, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Belknap?

Belknap averages 34.0°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.7 inches with about 15.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Belknap?

Belknap, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59873.

What is the population of Belknap?

The population of Belknap, Montana is 0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Belknap?

Key numbers for living in Belknap: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belknap side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.