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Lewistown, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Fergus County County
Lewistown, MT
At a Glance
How Lewistown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lewistown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lewistown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lewistown residents earn a median household income of $44,195 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,830. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% 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 is $159,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,126. Median rent is $896/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Safety & Crime
Lewistown reports 390 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,220/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Lewistown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lewistown has 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.