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Lewistown, MT
City in Fergus County, Montana.
Population
6,087
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,064
ZIP codes
0
Lewistown and its ZIP codes
Lewistown at a glance
- Lewistown is about 139 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 20th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $48,750 a year, 33% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,400 (47% below Montana) and median rent is $1,007 a month.
Local data for Lewistown, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lewistown, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,750
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$198,400
Median rent
$1,007/mo
Homeownership
56.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
12.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,839), Irish Americans (606), Norwegian Americans (258).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fergus County. PPP loans are for Lewistown.
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
How people get to work
Lewistown, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked13.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 12.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lewistown, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
660
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
32
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 13°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone28 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lewistown, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Lewistown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lewistown HeightsCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.4 |
| King Ranch ColonyCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Spring Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| BrooksCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| MooreTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Warm Spring CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| HilgerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| DanversCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Deerfield ColonyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| HobsonCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| MoccasinCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| Ayers Ranch ColonyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| Fords Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| Judith GapCity | 29 mi | 0.3 |
| DentonTown | 30 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lewistown, MT in?
- Lewistown is in Fergus County, Montana.
- What is the population of Lewistown, MT?
- About 6,087 people live in Lewistown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lewistown?
- Nearby places include Lewistown Heights (2 mi), King Ranch Colony (8.5 mi), Spring Creek Colony (10 mi), Brooks (11 mi), Moore (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023