Fergus County, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
11,581 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,731 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$202,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$491 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$708 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Montana
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 10 23
Feb 0 8 26
Mar 1 12 34
Apr 1 9 43
May 3 2 52
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 2 0 67
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 4 45
Nov 1 7 32
Dec 1 11 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 15, MT State House District 29, MT
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Schools

Garfield School
14 miles, SW
Highland Park School
14 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Lewistown 7-8
15 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Fergus High School
15 miles, SW • 2.8 star

Colleges

Stone Child College
80 miles, N • 1 star
Aaniiih Nakoda College
90 miles, NE • 1 star
Montana State University-Northern
94 miles, N • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Central Montana Medical Center
15 miles, SW • 3.2 star

Airports

Great Falls International Airport
102 miles, NW • 1 star
Billings Logan International Airport
103 miles, S • 1.4 star
Helena Regional Airport
137 miles, W • 1 star