Fergus County, MT

Living in Fergus County

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Bikeability 59
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Walkability 80
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 9
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 13
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Schools 54
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Residents

11k Population -292 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian2%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate29%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty
16  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector59%
Self-employed15%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office25%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked9%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$143k Median Home Value +$39k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$596 Median Monthly Rent +$203 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas16%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas55%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fergus County

United States45
Montana38

Property Crime in Fergus County

United States48
Montana48

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 0 9
Feb 26 0 7
Mar 34 1 11
Apr 43 1 7
May 51 3 2
Jun 60 3 0
Jul 67 2 0
Aug 66 2 0
Sep 56 1 1
Oct 45 1 4
Nov 32 1 6
Dec 24 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fergus County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding41
Tornado16
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fergus County, MT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fergus County, MT

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Beacon Star School
26 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Fergus County, MT

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Rocky Mountain College
104 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fergus County, MT

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Airports

Airports near Fergus County, MT

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