Lewistown
City in Fergus County, Montana
Lewistown is a city in Fergus County, Montana, with 5,952 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,950 ft (1,204 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lewistown Heights, 2.1 miles NW.
- 5,952residents (2020 Census)
- 3,950 ftelevation · 1,204 m
- 5.7 sq miland area · 14.8 km²
- 1,040 / sq mipopulation density
- 59457ZIP code
About Lewistown
Lewistown is a city in and the county seat of Fergus County, Montana, United States. The population was 5,952 at the 2020 census. Lewistown is located in the geographic center of the state, southeast of Great Falls and northwest of Billings. First planned in 1882, it was the site of an 1880s gold rush, and served as an important railway destination, supplying surrounding communities with bricks via rail.
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Living in Lewistown
- Median household income
- $48,750
- Median home value
- $198,400
- Median rent
- $1,007/mo
- Median age
- 44.7
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Lewistown had 5,952 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,952 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,040 per sq mi (401 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lewistown at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Fergus County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,952 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.72 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,950 ft (1,204 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.0514° N, 109.4524° W |
| ZIP code | 59457 |
| Official website | cityoflewistown.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3043375 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lewistown
- Lewistown Heights2.1 mi NW
- King Ranch Colony8.7 mi W
- Spring Creek Colony10.6 mi NW
- Brooks10.7 mi N
- Warm Spring Creek12.2 mi NE
- Moore12.6 mi SW
- Hilger14.8 mi N
- Danvers17.3 mi NW
- Deerfield Colony17.7 mi NW
- Hobson20.2 mi W
- Moccasin21.5 mi W
- Ayers Ranch Colony23.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Lewistown
What county is Lewistown in?
Lewistown is in Fergus County, Montana.
What is the population of Lewistown, MT?
5,952 people lived in Lewistown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lewistown, MT?
The ZIP code of Lewistown is 59457.
What is the elevation of Lewistown?
3,950 feet (1,204 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lewistown?
Lewistown Heights (2.1 mi), King Ranch Colony (8.7 mi), Spring Creek Colony (10.6 mi), Brooks (10.7 mi), Warm Spring Creek (12.2 mi).
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