At a Glance
Median Income
$38,563
$20,710 per capita
Home Value
$49,200
Zillow: $100,619
Median Rent
$625/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
70.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
25.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
15.7% 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 10.2% (183% 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 $100,619. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population477
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density1,491/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born18.2%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$38,563
Per Capita$20,710
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty25.7%
County GDP$236M
Avg Weekly Wage$902
Housing
A+
Home Value$49,200
Rent$625
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$100,619
Housing Units217
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death25,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain26.8 in/yr
Elevation2,144 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+70.3%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute24 min
Broadband63.2%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lewis was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Pratt Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
18.2% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.