Lewistown, MT

Lewistown, Montana

Lewistown, Montana, in Fergus county, is 92 miles E of Great Falls, Montana (center to center) and 553 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city contains a population of approximately 5,813.

The People and Families of Lewistown

In Lewistown, about 54% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Lewistown, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Lewistown boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lewistown had a median family income of $36,888.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lewistown favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $620. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Lewistown Housing

Lewistown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Lewistown, 87% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Lewistown -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Lewistown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 16%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Lewistown, MT

Comparing Lewistown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Lewistown Almanac

Lewistown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lewistown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lewistown, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lewistown Public Libraries

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Lewistown Hospitals

CENTRAL MONTANA MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
408 WENDELL AVE
(406) 538-7711
Emergency Service: Yes

Lewistown High Schools (2004)

FERGUS HIGH SCHOOL
201 CASINO CREEK DRIVE
406-538-2321
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 465 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Lewistown Colleges

(List of All Montana Colleges)

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