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Lewis, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Edwards County County
Lewis, KS
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 $38,563 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,710. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lewis is $49,200 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,632. Median rent is $625/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Lewis reports 396 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,895/100K.
Education
8.4% of adults in Lewis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 70.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lewis has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.