Lewistown

Lewistown, Montana Overview

Lewistown faces challenges across several categories, earning a C+ grade (51.7/100) and ranking #19 of 20 cities in Montana. Even so, the city scores 75/100 in Affordability — a relative bright spot compared to its Fiscal Health score of 21/100.

Income & Employment in Lewistown

Lewistown’s median income of $44,195 is 39% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.4% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents.

Safety in Lewistown

With a violent crime rate of 538.3 per 100,000, Lewistown exceeds the Montana average of 377. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 554.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Lewistown

The median home value is $159,500. Median monthly rent is $896. Renters spend 24.3% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Lewistown

The adult obesity rate in Lewistown is 31.9% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.9%. Residents report an average of 17.3 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Montana ranks #20 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Lewistown

Lewistown has a high school graduation rate of 82%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. Per-pupil spending is $12,348. The city has 8 public schools serving 1,247 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Lewistown

The annual average temperature in Lewistown is 51.7°F. Summers average 69°F. Winters average 33.1°F. Annual precipitation is 18.1 inches. The average commute of 15.2 minutes is notably short.

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