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Lewistown Heights, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Fergus County County

3.1 /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 273 sunny days/yr
390 Violent Crime/100K 1,220 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
390 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lewistown Heights has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,009 ft (1,222 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates47.0784°N, 109.4735°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyFergus County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
93 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0469 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)1.7 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.2 / 100
Community Resilience70.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Nov 4, 2017.

Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 136 km
Jul 15, 2006 Western Montana M3.0 142 km
Dec 5, 1991 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana M3.0 106 km
Sep 15, 2012 23 km SSW of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.9 144 km
Aug 25, 2012 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.8 143 km
Jul 15, 2006 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.8 141 km
Nov 4, 2017 32 km NE of Wilsall, Montana M2.7 121 km
Oct 16, 2011 Eastern Montana M2.7 90 km
Aug 17, 2012 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.5 143 km
Jan 8, 2003 24 km E of Wilsall, Montana M2.5 135 km
Jul 15, 2015 48 km E of Zortman, Montana M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

62 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF2 21 km 0
Aug 14, 1999 EF2 4 km 0
Jun 25, 1996 EF2 43 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 61 km 0
May 28, 1981 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 8, 1976 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 20, 1964 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 7, 1962 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 16, 2007 EF1 85 km 0
Apr 22, 2003 EF1 58 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF1 17 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 47 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 41 km 0
Jun 3, 1971 EF1 58 km 0
Jul 7, 1957 EF1 42 km 0
Jul 6, 2022 EF0 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TURKEY (25,658 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 TURKEY 25,658 59 km
2021 TAYLOR 21,704 48 km
2021 SOUTH MOCCASIN 12,727 12 km
2009 MEISSNER 12,318 72 km
1985 SANDPOINT 10,439 83 km
2020 LOUSE CREEK 5,237 26 km
1999 HORSE THIE 4,767 83 km
1991 BURNETTEPK 4,644 14 km
2015 TROPHY RIDGE 4,478 89 km
2020 YOGO 4,429 81 km
2020 EAGLE ROCK ROAD 3,129 86 km
2012 SKINNER 3,097 90 km
2012 ANDERSON 2,917 72 km
2020 LODE ROAD 2,736 64 km
2001 TWIN COULE 2,688 49 km
2008 GOLDEN VALLEY COMPLEX 2,621 92 km
2001 LOST FORK-MONARCH COMPLEX (LOST FORK) 2,313 92 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,161 67 km
2005 KNOX 2,060 67 km
2021 FOUR SISTERS 1,999 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 0.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Lewistown Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 23°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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