County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Fergus County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low

14 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Lewistown (2.3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score1.9/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked14municipalities

Census tracts3scored

Population7kLiving in 14 cities

Income spent on rent25.8%avg renter household

Average rent$986/ month

How Fergus County ranks in Montana

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Moderate

#31 of 56 MT counties 1.9 / 10

#31 of 56 counties in Montana for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

Moderate

#30 of 51 states (statewide) 94.6 index

Montana ranks #30 of 51 states on overall cost of living (5.4% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Moderate

#28 of 51 states (statewide) 84.6 index

Montana ranks #28 of 51 states on housing services (15.4% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Elevated

#23 of 56 MT counties 26.2% of income

#23 of 56 counties in Montana on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Fergus County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Lewistown Pop 6,087 · 26.1% income · $1,007 rent · Rep	6,087	1.9	26.1%	$1,007	Rep
002	Lewistown Heights Pop 488 · 25.8% income · $986 rent · Rep	488	1.9	25.8%	$986	Rep
003	Winifred Pop 263 · 9.0% income · $529 rent · Rep	263	1.8	9.0%	$529	Rep
004	Roy Pop 129 · 22.5% income · $986 rent · Rep	129	2.3	22.5%	$986	Rep
005	Grass Range Pop 125 · 51.0% income · $933 rent · Rep	125	2.1	51.0%	$933	Rep
006	Warm Spring Creek Pop 46 · 25.8% income · $986 rent · Rep	46	1.5	25.8%	$986	Rep
007	King Ranch Colony Pop 38 · 25.8% income · $986 rent · Rep	38	1.5	25.8%	$986	Rep
008	Deerfield Colony Pop 34 · 25.8% income · $986 rent · Rep	34	1.5	25.8%	$986	Rep
009	Fords Creek Colony Pop 31 · 25.8% income · $986 rent · Rep	31	1.9	25.8%	$986	Rep
010	Spring Creek Colony Pop 27 · 25.8% income · $986 rent · Rep	27	1.5	25.8%	$986	Rep
011	Hilger Pop 24 · 25.8% income · $986 rent · Rep	24	1.5	25.8%	$986	Rep
012	Brooks Pop 18 · 25.8% income · $986 rent · Rep	18	1.6	25.8%	$986	Rep
013	Ayers Ranch Colony Pop 8 · 25.8% income · $986 rent · Rep	8	1.9	25.8%	$986	Rep
014	Danvers Pop 6 · 25.8% income · $986 rent · Rep	6	1.4	25.8%	$986	Rep

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Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Fergus County spans 14 cities serving approximately 7,324 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.9/10. The county voted Republican by 51.7 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Fergus County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Fergus County

How is the Fergus County eviction risk score computed?

Each of the 14 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 1.9/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.

Does Fergus County have rent control?

Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. Montana state framework applies. See the Montana eviction laws rent-control guide for details.

What is the political climate in Fergus County?

Fergus County voted Republican by 51.7 points in 2020.