At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$41,822 per capita
Home Value
$79,100
Zillow: $251,542
Median Rent
$717/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
16.9% smoking rate
How Lewellen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lewellen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lewellen a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lewellen residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,822. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 78 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lewellen is $79,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,542. Median rent is $717/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
29.2% of adults in Lewellen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lewellen has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population198
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density535/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans31.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$41,822
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$88M
Avg Weekly Wage$761
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,100
Rent$717
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$251,542
Housing Units200
Rent Burden32.8%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,402/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain19.2 in/yr
Elevation3,307 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute14 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lewellen was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.