What are the schools like in Ryegate, MT?

Ryegate is served primarily by Ryegate K-12 Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.0:1.

What is the median household income in Ryegate?

The median household income in Ryegate, MT is $45,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Ryegate, MT?

Ryegate has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 52.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Ryegate, MT affordable or expensive?

Ryegate's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ryegate is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $87,000 and the median rent is $700 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Ryegate is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Ryegate, MT a Good Place to Live?

Ryegate is a small town of 245 in Montana, with a median household income of $45,000 . Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Ryegate stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 86.6

Ryegate's overall cost of living index is 86.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ryegate costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ryegate, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$87,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$700	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crime data for Ryegate is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Ryegate is served primarily by Ryegate K-12 Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ryegate, MT	National Avg
School District	Ryegate K-12 Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	6.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ryegate sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 16.3 inches of annual precipitation and 52.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ryegate, MT
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	16.3"
Annual Snowfall	52.9"

Demographics

Metric	Ryegate, MT	National Avg
Population	245	—
Median Age	62.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.2%	22.2%
65 and over	33.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Golden Valley Colony, MT 3 mi Shawmut, MT 13 mi Lavina, MT 15 mi Rapelje, MT 23 mi Broadview, MT 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Ryegate

Ryegate, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59074

Ryegate vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ryegate, MT affordable or expensive?

Ryegate's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ryegate roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $87,000 and median rent is $700/month.

What is the crime rate in Ryegate, MT?

Crime data for Ryegate is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Ryegate?

Public schools in Ryegate are operated by Ryegate K-12 Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.0:1. 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ryegate, MT a good place to live?

Ryegate, MT has a population of 245, a median household income of $45,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Ryegate?

Ryegate averages 37.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.3 inches with about 52.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ryegate?

Ryegate, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59074.

What is the population of Ryegate?

The population of Ryegate, Montana is 245 with a median age of 62.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ryegate?

Key numbers for living in Ryegate: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $87,000, median household income $45,000, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ryegate side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.