At a Glance
Home Value
$373,100
Zillow: $450,575
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
73.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
14.0% smoking rate
How Lewis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lewis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lewis a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lewis is $373,100 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $450,575. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
17.8% of adults in Lewis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
73.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lewis has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population349
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$36,880
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$888
Housing
Home Value$373,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$450,575
Housing Units97
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity26.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,917/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain15.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,726 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+73.6%
Graduate+20.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lewis was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Telluride Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.