At a Glance
Median Income
$54,902
$23,123 per capita
Median Rent
$2,240/mo
47.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
16.0% smoking rate
How Fort Lewis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Lewis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Lewis a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Lewis residents earn a median household income of $54,902 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,123. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Education
22.5% of adults in Fort Lewis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Lewis has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population13,983
Median Age23.0 yrs
Density1,359/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans20.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,902
Per Capita$23,123
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
F
Home Value
Rent$2,240
Ownership1.8%
Zillow$625,072
Housing Units3,710
Rent Burden47.7%
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation320 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute12 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Fort Lewis was founded in 1917.
The median home in Fort Lewis was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.