Belgrade, Montana
Belgrade is a city of 11,872 people in Gallatin County, Montana, founded in 1882.
Why visit Belgrade
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 24 parks and trails, 35 places to eat and 8 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Belgrade City Hall and Jail.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; December lows average 10°F.
Weather in Belgrade
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Belgrade
Belgrade is a city in Gallatin County, Montana, United States. The population was 10,460 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 13,107 in 2025. Belgrade is part of the Bozeman, MT Metropolitan statistical area. It is the most populous city in Montana that is not a county seat.
From the Wikipedia article Belgrade, Montana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
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Belgrade City Hall and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
City hall and prison in Belgrade, Montana
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes35
The Story Social
Restaurant · American, Regional, Seafood · 1.6 mi
619 Alaska Frontage Road, Belgrade
Mo-Su 17:00-22:00
Sheridan's BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.0 mi
20900 Frontage Road, Belgrade
Th-Mo 11:30-19:00
23 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
309 West Madison Avenue, Belgrade
History
The original townsite of Belgrade was established in 1883 when the Northern Pacific Railroad was constructed through the Gallatin Valley. The original town plat was filed in the Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder's Office by Thomas B. Quaw, a businessman from the midwest, in July 1891. According to Quaw, the townsite was an unmanned railroad siding 9.7 miles west of Bozeman, and was named Belgrade after the capital of Serbia, as an expression of appreciation to the Serbian investors who helped finance a portion of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Quaw and William O. Tracy created the Belgrade Grain and Produce Company and marketed Belgrade as the "Princess of the Prairies."
The post office was established in 1887 with Quaw as postmaster. Belgrade was incorporated in 1906.
In June 2025, Susie Hedalen, 18th Montana superintendent of public instruction, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Belgrade.
From the History section of Belgrade, Montana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.5 mi
297 Bridger View Drive, Belgrade
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare4
Map of Belgrade
117 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 10°F | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 13°F | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 22°F | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 29°F | 1.7 in |
| May | 65°F | 38°F | 2.1 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 44°F | 2.5 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 49°F | 1.1 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 47°F | 0.9 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 40°F | 1.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 29°F | 1.1 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 18°F | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 10°F | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bozeman Gallatin Fld (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Gallatin County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-09-05: Bridger Foothills Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-07-07: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2000-08-30: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Churchill 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Four Corners 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- King Arthur Park 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Bozeman 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Manhattan 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Gallatin Gateway 13 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Three Forks 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Ponderosa Pines 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Wheatland 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Livingston 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Belgrade,MT, BelgradeBobcat at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Saint John Vianney Catholic Church in Belgrade Montana, Always dreamin, CC0
- Truck Stop, Belgrade, Montana, born1945 from Hillsboro, Oregon, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- SunriseEastGallatinRiverBelgradeMTSept2012, Mike Cline, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Belgrade City Hall and Jail (2016) - Gallatin County, Montana, Robstutz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Northwest Boeing 727 airstair (1975), Robert Rynerson from Denver, U.S.A., CC BY 2.5
- Bridger Aerospace Sep 2020 2, Devin Johnson101, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taking off from BZN to LAS in February 2022, Natecation, CC BY-SA 4.0
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