At a Glance
Median Income
$123,750
$60,114 per capita
Home Value
$179,500
Zillow: $266,455
Bachelor's Degree+
48.8%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
14.3% 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?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lewis residents earn a median household income of $123,750 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,114. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 469 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lewis is $179,500 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,455. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
48.8% of adults in Lewis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lewis has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population176
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$123,750
Per Capita$60,114
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$751M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$266,455
Housing Units111
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation1,056 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.8%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute35 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lewis was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.