Fort Lewis, WA

Washington · Pierce County · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro

Fort Lewis is a small city in Washington with a population of 13,983. Residents earn $54,902 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

13,983 Population 1,359/sq mi density

$54,902 Median Income $23,123 per capita

$2,240 Median Rent 47.7% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr

97 Violent Crime/100K 1,657 property/100K

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$54,902 median income, 1.1% unemployment

Affordability

1.1 / 5.0

$2,240/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

97 violent crimes/100K (74% below avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $54,902

27% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 97/100K

74% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 22.5%

33% lower than US avg

Median Rent $2,240

93% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 43.6%

36% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.1%

69% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 16.0%

29% higher than US avg

How Fort Lewis Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13,983

Median Age23.0 yrs

Density1,359/mi²

Male / Female62% / 38%

Largest GroupWhite 54%

Veterans20.7%

Economy

B+

Median Income$54,902

Per Capita$23,123

Unemployment1.1%

Poverty16.0%

County GDP$64,941M

Commute12 min

Housing

Rent$2,240

Ownership1.8%

Zillow$625,072

Housing Units3,710

Rent Burden47.7%

Crime

Violent97/100K

Property1,657/100K

Health

Obesity43.6%

Uninsured12.2%

Smoking16.0%

Depression26.7%

Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

AQI28 (Good)

Rain42.0 in/yr

Sunny Days240/yr

Elevation320 ft (98 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+22.5%

High School+96.8%

Graduate+6.2%

School Score5.61

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%

Commute12 min

Broadband98.1%

EV Stations1

Libraries29

Is Fort Lewis a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fort Lewis receives an overall livability score of 2.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fort Lewis has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fort Lewis is $54,902, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 16.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $2,240 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163.

Safety & Crime

Fort Lewis is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 97 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,657 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Fort Lewis experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Fort Lewis has a population of 13,983 with a density of 1,359 people per square mile, spread across 10.3 square miles. The median age is 23.0 years, 41% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 38.1% female and 61.9% male. The city is predominantly White (53.5%), with 2.6% Hispanic, 15.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 78.3% of residents, while 21.7% speak Spanish. 20.7% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 4.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 98.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

13,983

Total Population

1,359

People / sq mi

23.0yrs

Median Age

41% below US avg

10.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.9%

Female 38.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Lewis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 78.3%

0% below US avg

Spanish 21.7%

62% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Fort Lewis vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fort Lewis is $54,902, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,123 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,354. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants. The cost of living index is 107, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 2.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Fort Lewis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$54,902
	27% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$23,123
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,354
IRS Avg AGI	$90,111
Gini Index	0.420 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.1%
	69% below US avg
Poverty Rate	16.0%
	29% above US avg
Establishments (County)	20,820
County GDP	$64,941M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,771
Healthcare	2,355
Retail	2,124
Manufacturing	537

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,011
	100% above US avg
Cost of Living	107.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	11.8 min
Drive Alone	61.1%
Public Transit	0.2%
Work from Home	2.9%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $625,072. Monthly rent averages $2,240 (93% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,180 for a one-bedroom to $1,472 for a two-bedroom apartment. 1.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,710 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1985. The average annual property tax is $7,011 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 47.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values


Zillow ZHVI	$625,072

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$2,240
	93% above US avg
Rent Burden	47.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,082
1 Bedroom	$1,180
2 Bedrooms	$1,472
3 Bedrooms	$2,003
4 Bedrooms	$2,351

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	1.8%
Owner-Occupied	1.8%
Renter-Occupied	98.2%
Housing Units	3,710
Median Year Built	1985

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,011
	100% above US avg

In Fort Lewis, 43.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 14.7% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.6% of residents. 36.8% have high blood pressure. 16.0% are current smokers. 16.0% report binge drinking. 26.1% are physically inactive. 26.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.7% experience frequent mental distress. 12.2% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,394. The dentist ratio is 1:1,167. 81.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.3 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-25)

PM2.5

7.0

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

12.6

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

1.2

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

105.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.6

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

125.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Fort Lewis vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	43.6%
	36% above US avg
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart Disease	6.6%
High Blood Pressure	36.8%
Asthma	11.4%
COPD	6.9%
Cancer	6.0%
Stroke	4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.0%
	14% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.0%
Physical Inactivity	26.1%
Depression	26.7%
Mental Distress	20.7%
Physical Distress	16.9%
Short Sleep	42.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	98.4%
Uninsured	12.2%
	42% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,394
Dentists	1:1,167
Mental Health	1:166
Checkup Rate	69.5%
Dental Visits	53.2%
Premature Death	7,855/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.3/10
Exercise Access	81.6%
Healthcare Facilities	2,355

Fort Lewis has a violent crime rate of 97 per 100,000 residents, 74% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,657 per 100,000, 15% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 86 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Fort Lewis receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Fort Lewis vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	97.5/100K
	74% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	1,656.7/100K
	15% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	86
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Fort Lewis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 320 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	51.9°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	320 ft (98 m)
Area	10.3 sq mi (26.6 km²)
Population Density	1,359/sq mi
Coordinates	47.0955°N, 122.5674°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Pierce County County
Nearest Airport	Olympia Regional (OLM) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"

11% above US avg

Wettest Month (Dec) 7.28"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0412 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	17.9 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	6.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	14.4 / 100
Community Resilience	60.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate
Tsunami	Relatively Low
Volcano	Relatively High
Avalanche	Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,378 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Feb 28, 2001	7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington	M6.8	13 km
Jul 3, 1999	8 km N of Satsop, Washington	M5.8	68 km
May 3, 1996	8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington	M5.4	90 km
Jun 10, 2001	18 km N of Satsop, Washington	M5.0	71 km
Jan 29, 1995	3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington	M5.0	36 km
Jun 23, 1997	2 km NE of Enetai, Washington	M4.9	56 km
Apr 25, 2003	26 km W of Brinnon, Washington	M4.8	82 km
Jan 30, 2009	6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington	M4.7	77 km
Jul 12, 2019	2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington	M4.6	96 km
Feb 14, 2011	31 km S of Morton, Washington	M4.3	94 km
Jul 22, 2001	4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington	M4.3	9 km
Jun 18, 1994	11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington	M4.3	114 km
Feb 18, 2015	15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington	M4.2	138 km
May 20, 1995	15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington	M4.1	53 km
Feb 23, 2017	11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington	M4.1	55 km
Aug 16, 2004	16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington	M4.0	96 km
Jun 15, 1994	1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington	M4.0	57 km
Jul 1, 2009	4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington	M4.0	122 km
Aug 8, 2023	9 km NNE of Snoqualmie, Washington	M3.9	82 km
Sep 10, 1994	2 km SE of Enumclaw, Washington	M3.9	47 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

26 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Dec 12, 1969	EF3	47 km	0
Dec 18, 2018	EF2	46 km	0
Nov 10, 1965	EF2	51 km	0
Oct 18, 2019	EF1	34 km	0
Jan 18, 2015	EF1	26 km	0
Sep 30, 2013	EF1	16 km	0
Sep 6, 2009	EF1	34 km	0
May 27, 2004	EF1	40 km	0
Jun 27, 2001	EF1	31 km	0
May 31, 1997	EF1	17 km	0
Jun 12, 1978	EF1	15 km	0
Dec 22, 1971	EF1	38 km	0
Sep 28, 1962	EF1	49 km	0
Apr 27, 2014	EF0	35 km	0
May 27, 2011	EF0	62 km	0
Oct 25, 2010	EF0	70 km	0
Jan 28, 2006	EF0	18 km	0
Oct 15, 2003	EF0	19 km	0
Jun 11, 2001	EF0	56 km	0
Aug 26, 1997	EF0	70 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1980	WASHINGTON	Explosion	250.0 m	61	104 km
1894	PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA	Meteorological	3.0 m	2	23 km
1891	WASHINGTON	Eruption + Earthquake	2.4 m	—	123 km
1949	PUGET SOUND, WA	Meteorological	2.4 m	—	23 km
1949	PUGET SOUND, WA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	8	9 km
1820	CAMANO ISLAND, WA	Meteorological	—	—	108 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (67 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Rainier	Stratovolcano	4,392 m (14,409 ft)	1450	67 km
St. Helens	Stratovolcano	2,549 m (8,363 ft)	2008	104 km
Adams	Stratovolcano	3,742 m (12,277 ft)	950	129 km
West Crater	Volcanic field	1,329 m (4,360 ft)	-5750	140 km
Indian Heaven	Shield(s)	1,806 m (5,925 ft)	-6250	142 km
Glacier Peak	Stratovolcano	3,213 m (10,541 ft)	1700	157 km
Baker	Stratovolcano(es)	3,285 m (10,778 ft)	1880	195 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORSE PEAK (51,017 ac, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2017	NORSE PEAK	51,017	89 km
2022	GOAT ROCKS	6,658	92 km
2017	AMERICAN	3,794	97 km
2018	MAPLE	3,547	70 km
2022	LOCH KATRINE	2,163	93 km
1988	FALLS CREEK	2,152	93 km
2011	BIG HUMP	1,400	78 km
1985	BEAVER	1,107	78 km
2017	SAWMILL CREEK	1,056	86 km
2006	BEAR GULCH II	1,037	71 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	6.9 in
February	41°F (5°C)	5.5 in
March	44°F (7°C)	4.8 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.5 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.2 in
June	59°F (15°C)	1.9 in
July	65°F (18°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.2 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.0 in
October	51°F (11°C)	3.7 in
November	44°F (7°C)	7.2 in
December	39°F (4°C)	7.3 in	Coldest, Wettest

Fort Lewis has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (0.9").

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Fort Lewis is located in Pierce County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33% below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. 6.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 53.9% of the vote, a 10.8-point margin. 98.1% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 29 public libraries serving the community. 2,355 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 61.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.1%

D 53.9%

Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	86
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	22.5%
	33% below US avg
High School+	96.8%
Graduate Degree+	6.2%
School Test Score	5.61

C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	1,359/sq mi
Total Area	10.3 sq mi
County	Pierce County County

Services

Broadband Access	98.1%
Avg Download Speed	162.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	34.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	5
Public Libraries	29
Healthcare Facilities	2,355
Restaurants	1,771
Retail Stores	2,124

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	11.8 min
Drive Alone	61.1%
Public Transit	0.2%
Work from Home	2.9%

Average costs for common services in Fort Lewis. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$268 ($161–$428)
Specialist Visit	$375 ($214–$589)
Urgent Care Visit	$214 ($107–$375)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,354 ($856–$5,350)
Dental Cleaning	$139 ($80–$214)
Dental Filling	$268 ($161–$428)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$48 ($27–$80)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$80 ($54–$128)
Brake Pad Replacement	$321 ($161–$535)
Tire Rotation	$43 ($21–$80)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$642 ($428–$1,070)
Battery Replacement	$214 ($107–$375)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$107 ($64–$161)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$96 ($54–$150)
HVAC Repair	$428 ($161–$856)
HVAC System Install	$7,490 ($4,280–$12,840)
Roof Repair	$1,070 ($428–$2,140)
Roof Replacement	$9,630 ($5,885–$16,050)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,605 ($535–$3,745)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,050 ($5,350–$32,100)
DUI Defense	$5,350 ($2,140–$10,700)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,605 ($856–$3,210)
Will Preparation	$535 ($214–$1,070)
Trust Preparation	$2,675 ($1,070–$5,350)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$27 ($16–$48)
Women's Haircut	$59 ($32–$107)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$161 ($80–$268)
Manicure	$27 ($16–$48)
Pedicure	$43 ($27–$70)
Massage (1 Hour)	$86 ($54–$139)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.39 ($3.21–$5.89)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.75 ($2.68–$5.35)
Loaf of Bread	$4.07 ($2.68–$5.89)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.82 ($3.21–$6.96)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.89 ($4.28–$8.03)
Rice (per lb)	$1.07 ($0.64–$1.93)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$150 ($86–$268)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$75 ($32–$161)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$75 ($43–$128)
Internet (Monthly)	$75 ($43–$107)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$70 ($32–$107)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$91 ($54–$161)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$214 ($80–$535)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,140 ($1,284–$3,745)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$75 ($32–$139)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.56–$27)
Car Registration (Annual)	$107 ($32–$268)
Driver's License Renewal	$32 ($16–$80)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,284 ($642–$2,675)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,070 ($535–$2,140)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$428 ($214–$749)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$54 ($27–$107)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,070 ($428–$2,675)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,375 ($5,350–$32,100)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$64 ($32–$107)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$107 ($54–$214)
Dog Grooming	$64 ($32–$107)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$43 ($21–$80)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$321 ($161–$535)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$214 ($107–$428)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,418
Toddler	$1,078
Preschool	$1,078
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$1,099
Toddler	$889
Preschool	$905

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Pierce County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	56,625	2,543	$73,448	1.18
Retail Trade	36,054	1,983	$48,401	1.08
Accommodation & Food Services	29,575	1,751	$31,104	0.98
Administrative & Waste Services	24,342	1,359	$62,838	1.24
Construction	23,993	2,962	$83,055	1.37
Transportation & Warehousing	20,071	658	$69,788	1.42
Manufacturing	16,381	649	$77,757	0.60
Professional & Technical Services	13,186	2,637	$93,627	0.57
Wholesale Trade	13,178	1,122	$84,715	1.00
Other Services	10,840	1,900	$50,708	1.08
Finance & Insurance	7,863	970	$105,058	0.58
Real Estate	5,867	792	$108,585	1.13
Arts & Entertainment	5,412	278	$32,833	0.97
Educational Services	5,000	314	$49,702	0.73
Information & Technology	1,971	413	$116,376	0.32
Agriculture & Forestry	1,091	142	$45,602	0.40
Management of Companies	907	41	$92,786	0.16
Utilities	752	30	$127,889	0.59
Mining & Oil/Gas	185	8	$92,547	0.15

Hospitals in Fort Lewis

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
Madigan AMC (FT Lewis)	Acute Care - Department of Defense	—	Yes	(253) 968-1110

Schools in Fort Lewis

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Rainier Elementary School	Elementary	574	32	17.9:1
Hillside Elementary School	Elementary	537	29	18.5:1
Evergreen Elementary School	Elementary	509	31	16.4:1

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Radio Stations near Fort Lewis

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Big R Radio - 80s Metal FM	80s, aor	MP3 128 kbps
106.1 KISS FM Seattle	pop, top 40	AAC
Bob's Ska Radio	punk, reggae	AAC+ 128 kbps
Jazz24	—	AAC 256 kbps
Big R Radio - Post Grunge Rock	alternative, grunge	MP3 128 kbps
KNKX	blues, jazz	MP3 128 kbps
KBRD Radio AM 680	adult standards	MP3 56 kbps
KTQA-LP	95.3 fm, community radio	OGG

National Parks Near Fort Lewis

71 national parks and monuments found near Fort Lewis.

Park	Type	Fee
Auburn State Park Property	State Park	Free
Belfair	State Park	Free
Blake Island	State Park	Free
Cutts Island	State Park	Free
Dash Point	State Park	Free
Dosewallips	State Park	Free
Double Bluff State Park	State Park	Free
Eagle Island	State Park	Free
Everett Jetty	State Park	Free
Flaming Geyser	State Park	Free
Fort Townsend	State Park	Free
GRG - Black Diamond	State Park	Free
GRG - Jellum	State Park	Free
H J Carroll Site	State Park	Free
Haley property	State Park	Free
Harstine Island	State Park	Free
Hope Island	State Park	Free
Ike Kinswa	State Park	Free
Illahee	State Park	Free
Issaquah To High Point Trail Site	State Park	Free
Jackson House	State Park	Free
Jarrell Cove	State Park	Free
Joemma Beach	State Park	Free
Kanaskat-Palmer	State Park	Free
Kinney Point	State Park	Free
Kitsap Memorial	State Park	Free
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Kopachuck	State Park	Free
Lake Isabella	State Park	Free
Lake Sammamish	State Park	Free
Lewis & Clark	State Park	Free
Lower Green River	State Park	Free
Manchester	State Park	Free
Matilda N. Jackson	State Park	Free
McMicken Island	State Park	Free
Miller Peninsula	State Park	Free
Millersylvania Memorial	State Park	Free
Monticello Convention Site	State Park	Free
Mount Pilchuck	State Park	Free
Mount Rainier National Park	National Park	$30
Mystery Bay	State Park	Free
Nisqually	State Park	Free
Nolte	State Park	Free
Olallie	State Park	Free
Packwood	State Park	Free
Penrose Point	State Park	Free
Pleasant Harbor	State Park	Free
Point Hannon	State Park	Free
Possession Point	State Park	Free
Potlatch	State Park	Free
Rainbow Falls	State Park	Free
Right Smart Cove	State Park	Free
Saint Edward	State Park	Free
Saltwater	State Park	Free
Scenic Beach	State Park	Free
Schafer	State Park	Free
Seaquest	State Park	Free
Sequim Bay	State Park	Free
South Whidbey	State Park	Free
Squak Mountain	State Park	Free
Squaxin Island	State Park	Free
Stretch Point	State Park	Free
Tilton River	State Park	Free
Tolmie	State Park	Free
Triton Cove	State Park	Free
Twanoh	State Park	Free
Useless Bay State Park Property	State Park	Free
WA State Parks Headquarters	State Park	Free
Wallace Falls	State Park	Free
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area	Affiliated Area	Free
Wolfe Property	State Park	Free

Trails Near Fort Lewis

1 trails found near Fort Lewis.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
STAHL MOUNTAIN	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—

Museums in Fort Lewis

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
JAMES R. SLATER MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		2538793356	$171,161,527
KITTREDGE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$171,161,527
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		2535357411	$150,151,716
TACOMA ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		2532724258	$28,449,411
LEMAY - AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2537798490	$7,142,421
LEMAY-AMERICAS CAR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	2702 E D ST	2537798490	$7,142,421
MUSEUM HAROLD E LEMAY	GENERAL MUSEUM		2537798179	$7,142,421
MUSEUM HAROLD LEMAY	GENERAL MUSEUM	2702 EAST D STREET	2537798490	$7,142,421
MUSEUM OF GLASS	ART MUSEUM		2532844750	$4,552,614
WESTERN FOREST INDUSTRIES MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$1,666,154
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF TACOMA	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	1501 PACIFIC AVE	2536276031	$1,580,246
FOSS WATERWAY SEAPORT	GENERAL MUSEUM		2532722750	$1,364,384
WORKING WATERFRONT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2532722750	$1,364,384
GIG HARBOR PENINSULA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4121 HARBORVIEW DR	2538586722	$488,974
GIG HARBOR PENINSULA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4121 HARBORVIEW DR	2538586722	$488,974
HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		2538586722	$488,974
STEILACOOM HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		2535844133	$238,620
PIONEER FARM MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3608326300	$201,394
GIG HARBOR HISTORIC WATERFRONT ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	3311 HARBORVIEW DRIVE SUITE 101A	2535140071	$192,394
AUDUBON NATURE CENTER AT NISQUALLY REACH	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		3604590387	$102,219
LAKEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	6211 MT TACOMA DR SW	2536823480	$70,519
TACOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	919 PACIFIC AVENUE	2534723738	$70,168
ANDERSON ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2538842135	$62,453
JOB CARR CABIN MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	2350 N 30TH ST	2536275405	$53,999
FOX ISLAND CHAPEL PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$44,622
FIRST IN ASIA ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	41ST DIVISION DR		$37,800
WASHINGTON MASONIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		2532725759	$26,715
FIFE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2539222489	$22,320
RAINIER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	207 CENTRE ST	3604461040	$19,868
CAVALRY BUFFALO SOLDIERS MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6193791555	$18,967
FORT LEWIS MILITARY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	CONSTITUTION DR JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD	2539677206	$15,271
FORT LEWIS MILITARY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	BUILDING #4320 P O BOX 331001	2539677206	$15,271
HISTORIC TACOMA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$3,417
ADRIANA HESS AUDUBON CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	2917 MORRISON RD W	2535799798
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2532741278
ANTIQUE CAR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	325 152ND ST E	8779028490
CELEBRATE SPANAWAY COMMITTEE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2534447342
DUPONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DUPONT LIBRARY	GENERAL MUSEUM
EARLY CARIBBEAN SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FERN HILL HISTORIC BUSINESS DISTRICT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	SOUTH 84TH AND PARK STREET
FORT NISQUALLY HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2535915339
FORT NISQUALLY LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		2535915339
FOX ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1017 9TH AVENUE FI	2535492461
HISTORIC FORT STEILACOOM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	9601 STEILACOOM BLVD SW	2535825838
HISTORIC FOURTH US INFANTRY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
KEY PENINSULA HISTORIC SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LACEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	829 LACEY STREET SE	3604380209
LEMAY FAMILY COLLECTION FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		2532722336
MCCHORD AIR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	8TH ST & 18TH ST # 517	2539822485
MCNEIL ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
METRO PARKS TACOMA / W.W. SEYMOUR BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	4702 S 19TH ST
PIERCE COUNTY SHERIFFS HONOR GUARD ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
POINT DEFIANCE ZOO & AQUARIUM	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	5400 N PEARL ST	2535915337
POINTS NE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	201 TULALIP STREET NE	2539272536
POWELLSWOOD GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	29607 8TH AVE S
PROJECT GANESH	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PUGET SOUND AQUARIUM SOCIETY	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
PUGET SOUND MODEL RAILROAD ENGINEERS	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		8882384373
SHANAMAN SPORTS MUSEUM OF TACOMA	GENERAL MUSEUM		2532728543
SHANAMAN SPORTS MUSEUM TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY	GENERAL MUSEUM	2727 E D ST	2536275857
SNAKE LAKE NATURE CENTER FOUNDATION	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		2535916439
SPANAWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	812 176TH E	2535366655
STEILACOOM TRIBAL CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2535846308
STEILACOOM TRIBAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM	1515 LAFAYETTE ST	2535846308
TACOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		2534602424
TACOMA FIREBOAT MARINE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
TACOMA NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	1919 S TYLER ST	2535916439
WASHINGTON NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	BLDG 2	2535127834
WORLDS FAIR HISTORICAL SOCIETY	GENERAL MUSEUM
YELM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	3RD STREET 98597

Libraries in Fort Lewis

Name	Address	Annual Visits
PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM	3005 112TH STREET EAST	2,325,547
TACOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY	1102 TACOMA AVE S	791,017
ROY CITY LIBRARY	122 3RD ST. E	1,936

Farmers Markets in Fort Lewis

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Broadway Farmers Market	902 Broadway	05/01/2014 to 10/30/2014	Thu: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Fife Farmers Market	2820 54th Ave E	06/03/2016 to 09/23/2016	Sat: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Gig Harbor Farmers Market	3500 Hunt St. NW				Visit
Gig Harbor Farmers Market at Key Center	15610 92nd Street				Visit
Gig Harbor Farmers Market at Kimball Drive	6808 Kimball Drive				Visit
Gig Harbor Farmers Market at Uptown Shoping Center	4901 Pt. Fosdick Drive	April to September	Sat:8:30 am - 2:00 pm;	Yes
Gig Harbor Farmers Market at Uptown Shoping Center	3508 Harborview Drive	June to September	Wed:12:00 pm - 5:00 pm;
Norpoint Farmers Market	4848 Nassau NE	06/15/2014 to 09/28/2014	Sun: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM;		Visit
Proctor Farmers' Market	North 27th between Proctor and Madison	March to December	Sat:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
South Tacoma Farmers Market	3873 S 66th St	06/01/2014 to 09/28/2014	Sun: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Steilacoom Farmers' Market	Lafayette and Wilkes Street		Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Tacoma Farmers Markets	The STAR Center at S. 66th and Adams	04/07/2013 to 09/29/2013	Sun: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Tacoma Farmers Markets - Broadway	South 56th Street & Washington Street				Visit
Tacoma Farmers Markets - South Tacoma	Broadway between 9th & 11th Streets	May to October	Thu:10:30 am - 4:00 pm;	Yes	Visit
Waterfront Farmers Market of Gig Harbor	3211 Harborview Drive	06/06/2019 to 08/29/2019	Thu: 1:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Yelm farmers market	17835 WA-507	05/28/2017 to 10/29/2017	Sun: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Hotels in Fort Lewis

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rainier Inn

Restaurants in Fort Lewis

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Las Doñas

Manic Meatballs

Texas Roadhouse (JBLM Access Required)

Cafes in Fort Lewis

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks

Cinemas in Fort Lewis

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carey Theater

Theatres in Fort Lewis

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Evergreen Theater

Clinics in Fort Lewis

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Winder Clinic

Gas Stations in Fort Lewis

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alternative Fuel

Chevron

Express

Madigan Express Station

Stryker Express

Banks in Fort Lewis

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

America's Credit Union

Armed Forces Bank

Shopping Malls in Fort Lewis

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gateway Mall

Lewis Main Exchange

Gyms in Fort Lewis

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center

McVeigh Sports and Fitness Center

Breweries in Fort Lewis

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
48th Street Pub	Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Pub, Bar & Grill Restaurants	4629 Yakima Ave	2534733602
7 Seas Brewing & Taproom	Brewery	3006 Judson St	2535148129	Visit
Bevmo!	Liquor Store, Wine Shop, and Brewery, Liquor Store, Wine Shop, and Brewery South Tacoma	2300 S 37th St	2534720202	Visit
Bighorn Brewery Warehouse	Brewers, Self Storage	5001 S Washington St	2534747465
Breedlove Brewery	Brewery North End	N 33rd St
Doyle's Public House	Pub and Sandwich Place, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Real Estate, Pub and Sandwich Place Down	208 Saint Helens Ave	2532727468	Visit
Dystopian State Brewery	Brewers	616 Saint Helens Ave	2533023466
Harmon Brewery & Eatery	Brewers	1938 Pacific Ave	2533832739	Visit
Harmon Brewery & Tap Room	Brewers	204 Saint Helens Ave	2532122725	Visit
Meconi Pub & Eatery	Brewers, Wineries	709 Pacific Ave	2533833388	Visit
Narrows Brewing	Brewery and Bar, Brewery and Bar West End	9007 S 19th St	2533271400	Visit
Odd Otter Brewing	Bars, manufacturing, Brew Pubs, wholesale, Other, Breweries, Brewery, Beer & Ale, Brewery Downtown T	716 Pacific Ave	2536271831, 2532097064, 2533271680	Visit
Pacific Brewing & Malting Co.	Brewery, Brewery Downtown Tacoma	610 Pacific Ave
Ram Restaurant-brewery-lkwd	American Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries, Beer & Ale, Seafood Restaurants, Ta	10019 59th Ave S W	2535889617, 2535843191	Visit
Sluggo Brewing	Brewery	2712 6th Ave
Tacoma Brewing Company	Brewery	615 Saint Helens Ave
Wingman Brewers	Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Brewers, Beer & Ale, Liquor Stores	509 Puyallup Ave	2536271432, 2532565240	Visit

Pharmacies in Fort Lewis

3 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER SATELLITE PHARMACY-DOD	PENDLETON AVENUE	253-966-1106
NISQUALLY FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY-DOD	MIL PARK AVENUE	253-966-8400
OKUBO PHARMACY-DOD	C STREET	253-966-7622

EV Charging Stations in Fort Lewis

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Fort Lewis	McKinley Ave & Garfield St	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private

Cell Towers in Fort Lewis

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
12910 155TH LANE SOUTHEAST (70839)	LTOWER	96
12910 155TH LANE SOUTHEAST (70839)	LTOWER	96
3707 MARVIN ROAD NORTHEAST (82757)	MTOWER	58
3707 MARVIN ROAD NORTHEAST (82757)	MTOWER	58
3223 56TH STREET NW (11557)	MTOWER	51
3223 56TH STREET NW (11557)	MTOWER	51
11247 MORRIS ROAD SOUTHEAST (70838)	LTOWER	50
11247 MORRIS ROAD SOUTHEAST (70838)	LTOWER	50
(SR 507 site) 11538 Vail Cut Off Road SE	GTOWER	49
(SR 507 site) 11538 Vail Cut Off Road SE	GTOWER	49
S16, T17N, R3E, WM (107685)	MTOWER	47
S16, T17N, R3E, WM (107685)	MTOWER	47
17908 16th St KPS (104752)	MTOWER	46
17908 16th St KPS (104752)	MTOWER	46
2526 WILLA STREET NORTHEAST (70815)	MTOWER	38
2526 WILLA STREET NORTHEAST (70815)	MTOWER	38
Fircrest Site 2221 70TH AVE. WEST	TOWER	26

Bridges in Fort Lewis

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2020	522	14,599	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2020	167	13,815	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2020	344	11,765	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2020	164	6,443	G
Culvert	Concrete	2013	28	2,500	G

Amtrak Stations in Fort Lewis

3 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Olympia-Lacey, WA	6600 Yelm Highway SE	TRAIN
Tacoma, WA	422 East 25th Street	TRAIN
Tacoma, Washington	2499 E G Street	BUS

Superfund Sites Near Fort Lewis

10 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ASARCO	4716 N BALTIMORE ST	PIERCE
ASARCO	4716 N BALTIMORE ST	PIERCE
BOEING COMPANY FREDERICKSON	18001 CANYON RD E	PIERCE
CHEVRON BULK TERMINAL SITE	1648 E J ST	PIERCE
SEAPORT SOUND TERMINAL LLC	2628 MARINE VIEW DRIVE	PIERCE
SEAPORT SOUND TERMINAL LLC	2628 MARINE VIEW DRIVE	PIERCE
SOL-PRO/LILYBLAD SITE	3401 LINCOLN AVE	PIERCE
ST CLARE HOSPITAL	11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW	PIERCE
US OIL & REFINING CO.	3001 MARSHALL AVE	PIERCE
US OIL & REFINING CO.	3001 MARSHALL AVE	PIERCE

Airports Near Fort Lewis

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport	SEA	Large Airport
Bremerton National Airport	PWT	Medium Airport
Gray Army Air Field	GRF	Medium Airport
King County International Airport - Boeing Field	BFI	Medium Airport
McChord Air Force Base	TCM	Medium Airport
Olympia Regional Airport	OLM	Medium Airport
Tacoma Narrows Airport	TIW	Medium Airport
Albritton Airport	—	Small Airport
Apex Airpark	—	Small Airport
Asplund Field	—	Small Airport
Auburn Academy Airport	—	Small Airport
Auburn Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Bear Valley Skyranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Bergseth Field	—	Small Airport
Black Diamond Airport	—	Small Airport
Bryan Airport	—	Small Airport
Burnett Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Burnt Ridge Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Burnt Ridge Nursery Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Cawleys South Prairie Airport	—	Small Airport
Chehalis Centralia Airport	CLS	Small Airport
Cougar Mountain Airfield	—	Small Airport
Cricket Field	—	Small Airport
Curtis Airport	—	Small Airport
Dwight Field	—	Small Airport
Ed Carlson Memorial Field South Lewis County Airport	TDO	Small Airport
Enumclaw Airport	—	Small Airport
Evergreen Sky Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Fall City Airport	—	Small Airport
Fantasy Field Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Flying B Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Carpet Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying H Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Fort Lewis Road / Pacemaker Landing Zone Airport	—	Small Airport
Gower Field	—	Small Airport
Harris Airport	—	Small Airport
Hartley Airport	—	Small Airport
Hoskins Field	—	Small Airport
Howell Airport	—	Small Airport
Jensen Road Airport	—	Small Airport
Kapowsin Field	—	Small Airport
Kari Field	—	Small Airport
Kimbrel Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Kimshan Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Kyles Airport	—	Small Airport
Leisureland Airpark	—	Small Airport
Lz Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Nelsons Nitch Airport	—	Small Airport
Norman Grier Field	—	Small Airport
P-L Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Fort Lewis

5 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
City of Tacoma Marine Security Operations Center
Federal Way Police Department
Fircrest Police Dept
Three Sector Police Station
Washington State Patrol District 1

Grocery Stores in Fort Lewis

2 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
J's Market	Convenience Store	14822 Woodlawn St SW
Tillicum Food Center	Convenience Store	14713 Union Ave SW

Treatment Centers in Fort Lewis

22 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
ACTS Behavioral Health and - Recovery Center	Both	253-302-3826
Adonai Counseling and Employment	Substance Abuse	253-777-1434
Asian American Chemical Dependency	Substance Abuse	253-302-3826
Bayview Recovery	Both	855-345-0744
Casteele Williams and Associates - Comprehensive Behav Health/Main	Both	253-536-2881
Catholic Community Services - Tacoma 14th Street	Mental Health	253-502-2603
Child Study and Treatment Center	Both	253-756-2504
Community Counseling Institute Inc	Substance Abuse	253-759-0852
Crossroads Treatment Center Inc	Substance Abuse	253-473-7474
ESD113/True North Student Assistance - Treatment Services Yelm	Substance Abuse	360-464-6867
Foundation for Multicultural Solutions - El Camino	Substance Abuse	253-572-3214
MultiCare Behavioral Health - Adolescent Behavioral Health at TG	Mental Health	253-403-0360
Northwest Integrated Health - Lakewood Clinic	Substance Abuse	253-503-3666
Northwest Integrated Health - South Tacoma	Substance Abuse	253-300-7474
Pierce County Alliance	Substance Abuse	253-572-4750
Sea Mar Behavioral Health - Tacoma Adult Treatment Center	Substance Abuse	253-280-9860
Sea Mar Behavioral Health - Tacoma/Pierce County	Mental Health	253-396-1634
Sea Mar Behavioral Health for Homeless - Tacoma/Pierce County	Both	253-280-9840
Tacoma BH Cushman - Integrated Care Clinic	Mental Health	253-289-9805
Tacoma Pierce County Health Department - Treatment Services Unit 1	Substance Abuse	253-649-1406
VA Puget Sound Healthcare System - American Lake Division	Substance Abuse	253-582-8440
Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital	Mental Health	253-301-5400

DOL Wage Violations in Fort Lewis

3 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $13,850 in back wages owed to 42 employees.

Violations

$13,850

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Crystal's Espresso	—	—	98433	—	1	$7,920	$208	38
Avalon Contracting, Inc.	—	—	98433	—	1	$4,870	$1,623	3
Intaset Technologies Corporation	—	—	98433	—	1	$1,059	$1,059	1

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Lewis

What is the population of Fort Lewis?

Fort Lewis has a population of 13,983 residents and is located in Washington. The population density is 1,359 people per square mile, spread across 10.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 23.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 38.1% female and 61.9% male.

Is Fort Lewis expensive to live in?

Fort Lewis is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 107 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $54,902, 27% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $2,240 per month, above the national average of $1,163.

Is Fort Lewis safe?

Fort Lewis is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 97 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,657 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Fort Lewis receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Fort Lewis?

Fort Lewis has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 28.

How is the job market in Fort Lewis?

The job market in Fort Lewis is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,354. There are 20,820 business establishments in the area, including 1,771 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 12 minutes, and 2.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Fort Lewis?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $2,240. Fair market rent is $1,180 for a 1-bedroom and $1,472 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 1.8%. The average annual property tax is $7,011.

How are the schools in Fort Lewis?

Schools in Fort Lewis score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 22.5% of adults in Fort Lewis hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. 6.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Fort Lewis?

The obesity rate in Fort Lewis is 43.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.0% of adults are smokers. 26.1% are physically inactive. 26.7% of residents report depression. 12.2% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 81.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,394.

What is transportation like in Fort Lewis?

The average commute in Fort Lewis is 12 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 61.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Fort Lewis?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Lewis is 53.5% White, 15.2% Black or African American, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino. 78.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 21.7% speak Spanish. 20.7% of the population are military veterans. 4.3% of residents have a disability. 98.4% have health insurance coverage.

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North Fort Lewis, WA 5,990 pop · 2.2 mi DuPont, WA 9,952 pop · 3.9 mi McChord AFB, WA 2,895 pop · 4.4 mi Lakewood, WA 63,034 pop · 5.1 mi Steilacoom, WA 6,683 pop · 5.2 mi Anderson Island, WA 1,341 pop · 6.6 mi Spanaway, WA 34,322 pop · 6.8 mi Parkland, WA 39,174 pop · 6.9 mi University Place, WA 34,850 pop · 8.3 mi Midland, WA 8,676 pop · 9.1 mi North Yelm, WA 2,503 pop · 9.2 mi Clover Creek, WA 7,128 pop · 9.4 mi Fircrest, WA 7,082 pop · 9.7 mi Frederickson, WA 24,219 pop · 9.7 mi

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