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Ryegate, Montana
Location of Ryegate, Montana
Location of Ryegate, Montana
Country United States
State Montana
County Golden Valley
Area
 • Total 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2)
 • Land 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,652 ft (1,113 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 223
 • Density 295.76/sq mi (114.23/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59074
Area code(s) 406
FIPS code 30-64975
GNIS feature ID 0776044

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.

The Milwaukee Road established Ryegate in 1908 as a depot and station stop.

Geography

Ryegate is located at 46°17′56″N 109°15′20″W / 46.29889°N 109.25556°W / 46.29889; -109.25556 (46.298780, -109.255569). U.S. Route 12 passes through town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.69 square miles (1.79 km2), all land.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ryegate has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

Climate data for Ryegate, Montana, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1962–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 67
(19)
73
(23)
77
(25)
86
(30)
93
(34)
100
(38)
102
(39)
100
(38)
99
(37)
95
(35)
79
(26)
66
(19)
102
(39)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 56.2
(13.4)
58.7
(14.8)
68.6
(20.3)
77.6
(25.3)
82.5
(28.1)
87.7
(30.9)
94.2
(34.6)
94.3
(34.6)
90.6
(32.6)
81.6
(27.6)
67.9
(19.9)
56.5
(13.6)
96.0
(35.6)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 35.8
(2.1)
38.3
(3.5)
47.1
(8.4)
55.0
(12.8)
63.6
(17.6)
71.8
(22.1)
81.9
(27.7)
81.7
(27.6)
71.7
(22.1)
58.2
(14.6)
45.1
(7.3)
35.9
(2.2)
57.2
(14.0)
Daily mean °F (°C) 23.8
(−4.6)
25.4
(−3.7)
33.5
(0.8)
41.3
(5.2)
50.3
(10.2)
58.6
(14.8)
66.8
(19.3)
65.9
(18.8)
56.2
(13.4)
43.6
(6.4)
32.2
(0.1)
24.2
(−4.3)
43.5
(6.4)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 11.8
(−11.2)
12.4
(−10.9)
19.8
(−6.8)
27.5
(−2.5)
37.1
(2.8)
45.5
(7.5)
51.7
(10.9)
50.1
(10.1)
40.7
(4.8)
29.1
(−1.6)
19.3
(−7.1)
12.4
(−10.9)
29.8
(−1.2)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −15.7
(−26.5)
−10.8
(−23.8)
−2.4
(−19.1)
12.7
(−10.7)
23.9
(−4.5)
33.3
(0.7)
40.4
(4.7)
37.5
(3.1)
26.4
(−3.1)
9.9
(−12.3)
−4.6
(−20.3)
−11.8
(−24.3)
−25.0
(−31.7)
Record low °F (°C) −44
(−42)
−41
(−41)
−32
(−36)
−10
(−23)
13
(−11)
21
(−6)
32
(0)
28
(−2)
10
(−12)
−15
(−26)
−26
(−32)
−42
(−41)
−44
(−42)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.45
(11)
0.38
(9.7)
0.69
(18)
1.45
(37)
2.27
(58)
2.99
(76)
1.61
(41)
1.19
(30)
1.07
(27)
1.03
(26)
0.62
(16)
0.53
(13)
14.28
(362.7)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 8.3
(21)
8.3
(21)
10.1
(26)
6.0
(15)
0.7
(1.8)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.3
(0.76)
3.6
(9.1)
7.2
(18)
8.4
(21)
52.9
(133.66)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 4.4 4.8 5.8 7.6 9.4 10.6 7.3 5.4 5.1 5.4 4.1 4.6 74.5
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 4.4 4.6 4.5 3.1 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 1.6 3.4 4.5 26.8
Source 1: NOAA
Source 2: National Weather Service

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 405
1930 292 −27.9%
1940 348 19.2%
1950 339 −2.6%
1960 314 −7.4%
1970 261 −16.9%
1980 273 4.6%
1990 260 −4.8%
2000 268 3.1%
2010 245 −8.6%
2020 223 −9.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 245 people, 122 households, and 73 families residing in the town. The population density was 355.1 inhabitants per square mile (137.1/km2). There were 145 housing units at an average density of 210.1 per square mile (81.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.1% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 122 households, of which 13.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.2% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.48.

The median age in the town was 53.5 years. 11.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.4% were from 25 to 44; 39.6% were from 45 to 64; and 29% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 53.9% male and 46.1% female.

Education

Ryegate Public School educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. They are known as the Blue Demons. Ryegate High School is a Class C school (less than 108 students) which helps determine athletic competitions.

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