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Fergus County, MT
17 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Fergus County, Montana.
Population
11,687
Land area
4,339sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Fergus County
Fergus County at a glance
- Fergus County is 65% less dense than Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,706, 12% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,100 (37% below Montana) and median rent is $954 a month.
- Its largest cities are Lewistown (6,087), Lewistown Heights (488) and Winifred (263).
Local data for Fergus County, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fergus County, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,706
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$236,100
Prices +0.1% in a year
Median rent
$954/mo
Homeownership
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,157), Irish Americans (1,225), Norwegian Americans (800).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,109
4,697 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,801
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$126M
FY 2026, $10,988 per person
PPP loans
$36.3M
969 loans, 3,719 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$104K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Fergus County, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.9%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked10.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home16.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fergus County, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
660
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
32
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 15°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone33 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fergus County, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Fergus County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Fergus County, MT?
- Lewistown is the largest city or town in Fergus County, with about 6,087 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Fergus County?
- Fergus County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 59032, 59430, 59441, 59451, 59457.
- What is the population of Fergus County, MT?
- About 11,687 people live in Fergus County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Fergus County?
- Fergus County borders Blaine County, Chouteau County, Musselshell County, Phillips County, Judith Basin County, Wheatland County, Golden Valley County, Petroleum County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023