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Lewistown, MT — ZIP 59457

Population: 9,135 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 59457 (Lewistown, MT) is $294,776 — up 7.4% over the past year. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, winterweather, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$294,776

Median home value

+7.4%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$294,776
1-year appreciation
+7.4%
3-year appreciation
+27.2%
5-year appreciation
+54.1%
10-year appreciation
+119.7%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$295,154
House Price Index (state)
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
81
New listings (monthly)
17

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Deerfield Elem, Fergus H S, King Colony Elem
Schools include
Deerfield School, Fergus High School, King Colony School, Garfield School, Highland Park School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, winterWeather, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
315
Days with Moderate air quality
43
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
185

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Lucier Ranch Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CENTRAL MONTANA MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+81 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
55.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,989
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
59.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,665
Average weekly wage
$883
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 59457State medianUS median
Median home value$294,776$425,267$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,989$1,830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 59457?
$294,776.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 59457?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, winterWeather, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 59457?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 59457?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 59457?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 59457?
8 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 59457?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 59457?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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