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Lewisport, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hancock County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,053 Population 2,161/sq mi density
$51,847 Median Income $25,418 per capita
$125,300 Home Value $198,015 Zillow
$757 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,847 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,300 home value, $757/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lewisport, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,847
31% below
$25,418 per capita
Home Value
$125,300
56% below
Zillow: $198,015
Median Rent
$757/mo
35% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
236/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
20.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
56°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Lewisport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
44%
Rent
65%
Poverty
169%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lewisport a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lewisport residents earn a median household income of $51,847 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,418. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lewisport is $125,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,015. Median rent is $757/month, with 26.9% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Lewisport reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 236/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

17.1% of adults in Lewisport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lewisport has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,053
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density2,161/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,847
Per Capita$25,418
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$900M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,546

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,300
Rent$757
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$198,015
Housing Units893
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property236/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary118/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death9,527/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation398 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Lewisport was founded in 1844.
The median home in Lewisport was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.