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Lewistown, MT

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Population
6,179
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,952 ft
Median Home Value
$198,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,007/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$48,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Lewistown

Set right in the heart of central Montana, Lewistown is a welcoming town of about 6,000 people surrounded by scenic mountain ranges and rolling prairie. Hand-cut stone buildings line the historic downtown, giving the area a timeless feel shaped by its early gold mining and ranching roots. As the main hub for Fergus County, the town provides a quiet, steady pace of life with local shops, good schools, and essential services close by.

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Outdoor recreation is part of the everyday routine here. Big Spring Creek winds straight through town, offering blue-ribbon trout fishing alongside a network of more than twenty miles of walking and biking trails. Neighborhoods stay connected through popular annual gatherings like the Chokecherry Festival and the Central Montana Fair. For anyone looking for wide-open spaces, beautiful mountain backdrops, and a friendly small-town atmosphere, Lewistown is an easy place to settle into.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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