County profile · Montana
Fergus County, MT market data
How Fergus County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 11,825
- +3.1% since 2020
- Households
- 5,303
- Median household income
- $63,706
- +26.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $236,100
- Jobs located here
- 4,374
- Highest market score
- 71
- Gyms, studios and classes, #232 of 2,088 scored counties
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What this means
Fergus County has an estimated 11,825 people and 5,303 households. Population estimates show Fergus County grew 3.1% from 2020 to 2025, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Fergus County is $63,706, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 26.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Fergus County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 123, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (75).
Of the business types scored in Fergus County, gyms and studios (71); salons, barbers and spas (67); and hair salons (60) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For gyms and studios, that ranks #232 of 2,088 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for coffee shops and cafes (88% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (48% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Fergus County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Fergus County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyms, studios and classes | 71 | #232 of 2,088 | 5 | 9.4 | $851K | 129 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 67 | #377 of 2,385 | 13 | 24.5 | $354K | 166 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 60 | #681 of 2,339 | 9 | 17.0 | $511K | 119 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 60 | #758 of 2,222 | 6 | 11.3 | $2.9M | 96 | 6 |
| Real estate | 55 | #839 of 2,229 | 15 | 28.3 | Index only | 131 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 55 | #964 of 2,378 | 14 | 26.4 | $446K | 100 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 51 | #1,130 of 2,358 | 9 | 17.0 | $1.8M | 76 | 8 |
| Insurance agencies | 47 | #1,212 of 2,272 | 7 | 13.2 | $1.7M | 134 | 9 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 46 | #1,266 of 2,210 | 7 | 13.2 | $1.2M | 132 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,333 of 2,176 | 14 | 26.4 | Index only | 111 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 44 | #1,444 of 2,405 | 22 | 41.5 | $798K | 120 | 13 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 40 | #1,392 of 2,087 | 6 | 11.3 | $1.4M | 107 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 40 | #1,682 of 2,394 | 40 | 75.4 | $148K | 97 | 14 |
| Auto repair and car care | 39 | #1,719 of 2,401 | 29 | 54.7 | $215K | 80 | 16 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 38 | #1,666 of 2,402 | 12 | 22.6 | $2.4M | 72 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 36 | #1,780 of 2,405 | 51 | 96.2 | $344K | 93 | 25 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 34 | #1,509 of 1,886 | 6 | 11.3 | $989K | 101 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 34 | #1,763 of 2,200 | 8 | 15.1 | $534K | 61 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 27 | #1,723 of 2,070 | 5 | 9.4 | $5.9M | 63 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 23 | #1,964 of 2,057 | 11 | 20.7 | $1.2M | 49 | 12 |
| Chiropractors | 20 | #1,435 of 1,490 | 6 | 11.3 | $989K | 41 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 20 | #1,986 of 2,063 | 11 | 20.7 | $1.6M | 43 | 6 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 18 | #1,673 of 1,707 | 8 | 15.1 | $1.6M | 35 | 8 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.5 | $1.5M | 62 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.5 | $1.5M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.7 | $5.9M | 141 | 6 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.7 | $2.1M | 83 | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.7 | $4.4M | 37 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.7 | $277K | 41 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.7 | $1.4M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.7 | $2M | 120 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.7 | $1.4M | 56 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.7 | $1.5M | 175 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $14.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $8.8M | Too few | 6 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $2.1M | Too few | 5 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $2.5M | Too few | 8 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $6.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $8.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $5.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $6.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Fergus County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.2M | $1,178 | 123 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $16.4M | $3,092 | 119 |
| Food away from home | $17.6M | $3,310 | 81 |
| Groceries | $29.3M | $5,517 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.6M | $868 | 86 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.5M | $472 | 81 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.3M | $802 | 82 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.9M | $1,119 | 87 |
| Pets | $4.3M | $806 | 89 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $8.2M | $1,538 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $11.7M | $2,214 | 113 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $13.2M | $2,480 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.1M | $1,143 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $84.9M | $16,013 | 96 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Fergus County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 11,825+3.1% since 2020
- Households
- 5,303
- Median age
- 45.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 63%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 4,339 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 3
- Median household income
- $63,706+26.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $77,592
- Median home value
- $236,100
- Jobs located here
- 4,374
- Daytime population
- 11,143Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Fergus County, MT growing?
Population estimates put Fergus County at 11,825 people in 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 5,303 households. Median household income rose 26.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Fergus County, MT spend?
Households in Fergus County spend about $84.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $29.3M on groceries and $17.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Fergus County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 123, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (75).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Fergus County, MT?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Fergus County are for gyms and studios (71); salons, barbers and spas (67); and hair salons (60). Fergus County ranks #232 of 2,088 scored counties for gyms and studios.
How does Fergus County, MT compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Fergus County is $63,706 a year, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $236,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Fergus County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for coffee shops and cafes (88% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (48% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 23 of the 56 business types have a score in Fergus County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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