At a Glance
Violent Crime
324/100K
4,931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
94.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Lewis reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,931/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Lewis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lewis has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population583
Median Age24.2 yrs
Density2,159/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans45.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$13,424
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty94.6%
County GDP$1,042M
Avg Weekly Wage$881
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership5.4%
Zillow$210,500
Housing Units172
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property4,931/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,097/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation599 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.