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Lewis, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Montgomery County County
Lewis, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Lewis a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lewis residents earn a median household income of $34,341 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,616. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 378 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lewis is $60,700 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,916. Median rent is $638/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Lewis reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,421/100K.
Education
3.6% of adults in Lewis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lewis has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.