Lewis, CO

Colorado

Lewis is a small town in Colorado with a population of 349.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
349 Population 112/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $36,880 per capita
$373,100 Home Value $429,636 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $373,100
32% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.8%
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.4%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population349
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$36,880
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,454M
Commute21 min

Housing

Home Value$373,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$429,636

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity26.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,726 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+73.6%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute21 min
Broadband52.0%
Libraries3

Is Lewis a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lewis receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Lewis has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lewis is $373,100, 32% above the national median.

Education

17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lewis experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Lewis has a population of 349 with a density of 112 people per square mile. The median age is 29.8 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

349
Total Population
112
People / sq mi
29.8yrs
Median Age
23% below US avg
3.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.4%
Female 55.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Lewis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lewis vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lewis is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Lewis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$36,880
Avg Weekly Wage$888
IRS Avg AGI$64,517

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,029
County GDP$1,454M

Business (County)

Restaurants90
Healthcare86
Retail103
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,392
32% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.8 min
Work from Home13.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Lewis is $373,100, 32% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $429,636.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$373,100
32% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$429,636

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,392
32% below US avg
Effective Rate0.64%
In Lewis, 26.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.5% report depression. 18.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.4%
18% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure25.8%
Asthma11.7%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity18.1%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.3%
Checkup Rate67.8%
Premature Death12,917/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access67.2%
Healthcare Facilities86

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Lewis has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,726 ft (2,050 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates37.5017°N, 108.6601°W
County FIPS08083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21-point margin. 52.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.3%
D 38.3%

Winner: Republican by 21 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.8%
47% below US avg
High School+73.6%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density112/sq mi
Total Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access52.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities86
Restaurants90
Retail Stores103

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.8 min
Work from Home13.5%

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