Cost of Living in Fergus County, MT

What does it cost to live in Fergus County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$58,321

Median Rent

$815/mo

Median Home

$175,800

Affordability

452

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$889
Property Tax$127
Insurance$59

Total Monthly$1,075
% of Income22.1%

Renting

Median Rent$815
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$840
% of Income16.8%

Living in Fergus County, Montana

Fergus County has a median household income of $58,321 with housing costs that represent 22.1% of income for owners and 16.8% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.