Lewistown, Montana · ZIP 59457

Lewistown — ZIP 59457

Lewistown (59457) scores 66/100 — Fair for Montana. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $299K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share35%

Property crime share65%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100

Avg math proficiency45%

Avg reading proficiency47%

Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index64/100

Typical home value$299K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$299K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

147

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Fergus County, Montana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
King Colony School	PK–08	7	75%	Not reported
Lewis & Clark School	04–06	276	52%	57%
Highland Park School	02–03	159	37%	48%
Lewistown 7-8	07–08	198	32%	47%
Fergus High School	09–12	347	27%	37%
Garfield School	PK–01	182	Not reported	Not reported
Deerfield School	PK–08	11	Not reported	Not reported
Spring Creek Colony Schl	PK–08	3	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

9,215

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

43.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 59457 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 59457 has a school score of 67/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 59457 is approximately $299K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 59457 in Lewistown has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.