Ryegate, Montana
Town · Population 233 · #100 in Montana
About Ryegate
Set in the southern part of Montana, Ryegate is a tiny community, home to 233 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Ryegate is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.75 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 311 residents per square mile.
📰 Ryegate News Today
- Edythe Mae Todd Obituary | Smith Funeral Chapel | BILLINGS, MT Tribute Archive · Jun 30
- Ryegate explosion Friday night leaves two residents dead KTVQ · Mar 9
- 2 people dead after house explosion in Ryegate KRTV · Mar 8
- Ryegate Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
- Ryegate, Montana Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ryegate Unique
- The only place in America named Ryegate — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Montana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Montana — one of 497 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ryegate
- Fleck's Bar and Cafe
- Ryegate Bar & Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ryegate
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ryegate
- Ryegate 7-8
- Ryegate High School
- Ryegate School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMontana
TypeTown
Population (2024)233
Rank in state#100 of 127
Land area0.75 sq mi
Density311/sq mi
Coordinates46.2984, -109.2537