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Belgrade, MT

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Belgrade, MT

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 25
Population11,425
Foreign Born1.2%
Population Density1,910people per mi²
Median Age33.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

148/100

48% above national average

B-

The Real Cost of Living in Belgrade, Montana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $25k$47k
Comfortable $91k$134k
Luxury $160k+$248k+
Elite (Top 5%) $188k+$292k+
Affordability Ratio

66%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean89%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
22
Positive
16
Poor
2
Negative
2

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

10mi

Airport

Rhino Casino

0mi

Post Office

USPS — Bozeman, MT

7.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf2Nearest 7.2 mi
Camping20Nearest 14.3 mi
Marina1Nearest 2.3 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 36.3 mi
Gun Range4Nearest 5.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$89k+7.4%
18% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$735k
12% above US avg
College Educated
37.4%
7% above US avg
WFH
9.4%
34% below US avg
Homeownership
55.5%
15% below US avg
Median Home
$470k
67% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 74% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
17.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−31.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−33.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.08 / 1k Residents59% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.55 / 1k Residents21% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−30.4%
Burglary
0.38 / 1k Residents71% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
12.62 / 1k Residents8% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.13 / 1k Residents16% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+5Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Belgrade, Montana
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.5% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (120% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season133 days182 frost-free
Annual Rainfall21.4"
Elevation4,462 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1886 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,910/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 222 mi · coast 551 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$65.8M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityDenver716k people are 522 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital70 miHelena, MT
Nearest Prison9.1 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T20:39:11.000Z

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