At a Glance
Median Income
$34,341
$24,616 per capita
Home Value
$60,700
Zillow: $156,533
Median Rent
$638/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
15.6% 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 6.6% (83% above 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 $156,533. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population465
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density912/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,341
Per Capita$24,616
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$557M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,700
Rent$638
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$156,533
Housing Units244
Rent Burden23.4%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,168 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lewis was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.