Lewistown Heights, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Fergus County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
484 Population 205/sq mi density
$86,930 Median Income $42,566 per capita
$277,300 Home Value $268,126 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,930 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$277,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Lewistown Heights, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,930
16% above
$42,566 per capita
Home Value
$277,300
2% below
Zillow: $268,126
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
63% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Lewistown Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lewistown Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
116%
Home Value
98%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lewistown Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lewistown Heights residents earn a median household income of $86,930 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,566. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 580 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lewistown Heights is $277,300 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,126. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

12.4% of adults in Lewistown Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lewistown Heights has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population484
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density205/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born10.5%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,930
Per Capita$42,566
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$777M
Avg Weekly Wage$938

Housing

A+
Home Value$277,300
Rent
Ownership42.2%
Zillow$268,126
Housing Units184
Rent Burden23.5%

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,198/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
Elevation4,009 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Commute30 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Lewistown Heights was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (93 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
10.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.