Lewisburg, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Logan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,093 Population 942/sq mi density
$37,684 Median Income $21,345 per capita
$101,000 Home Value $184,410 Zillow
$471 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$37,684 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $471/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lewisburg, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,684
50% below
$21,345 per capita
Home Value
$101,000
64% below
Zillow: $184,410
Median Rent
$471/mo
60% below
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
71.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
211% above
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Lewisburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lewisburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
50%
Home Value
36%
Rent
40%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
311%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lewisburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lewisburg residents earn a median household income of $37,684 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,345. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lewisburg is $101,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,410. Median rent is $471/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

7.5% of adults in Lewisburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 71.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lewisburg has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,093
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density942/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$37,684
Per Capita$21,345
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$1,331M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,000
Rent$471
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$184,410
Housing Units556
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death10,817/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation497 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+71.5%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband69.6%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lewisburg was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.