Iowa
Lewis is a small town in Iowa with a population of 465. Residents earn $34,341 per year, which is 54% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lewis receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Lewis offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lewis is $34,341, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lewis is $60,700, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Lewis experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches, including 27.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $34,341 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,616 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $988 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,041 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 378 |
| County GDP | $557M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,715 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.12% |
| Commute Time | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $60,700 |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $151,916 |
| Census Median Rent | $638 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.4% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,715 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.12% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,117/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.1 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 912/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3064°N, 95.0843°W |
| County FIPS | 19137 |
Winner: Republican by 39.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.6% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 912/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |