At a Glance
Home Value
$373,100
Zillow: $429,636
Violent Crime
198/100K
3,761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
73.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
318 sunny days/yr
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?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
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 $429,636. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Lewis reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,761/100K.
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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population349
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$429,636
Housing Units97
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent198/100K
Property3,761/100K
Health
Obesity26.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,917/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI41 (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
Broadband52.0%
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.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.