Ryegate, Montana | |
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Town | |
Location of Ryegate, Montana |
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Coordinates: 46°17′56″N 109°15′20″W / 46.29889°N 109.25556°WCoordinates: 46°17′56″N 109°15′20″W / 46.29889°N 109.25556°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Montana |
County | Golden Valley |
Area | |
• Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
• Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
Elevation | 3,652 ft (1,113 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 245 |
• Estimate (2012) | 238 |
• Density | 355.1/sq mi (137.1/km2) |
Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
• Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
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 245 at the 2010 census. Ryegate is situated on the north bank of the Musselshell River.
Ryegate is located at 46°17′56″N 109°15′20″W / 46.29889°N 109.25556°W (46.298780, -109.255569).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.69 square miles (1.79 km2), all land.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ryegate has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
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.