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Lewiston, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Oscoda County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
980 Population 346/sq mi density
$41,266 Median Income $30,355 per capita
$159,100 Home Value $186,847 Zillow
$868 Median Rent 39.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
330 Violent Crime/100K 5,860 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,266 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$159,100 home value, $868/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
330 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lewiston, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,266
45% below
$30,355 per capita
Home Value
$159,100
44% below
Zillow: $186,847
Median Rent
$868/mo
25% below
39.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
330/100K
13% below
5,860/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
258 sunny days/yr

How Lewiston Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
56%
Rent
75%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
186%
Crime
87%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lewiston a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lewiston residents earn a median household income of $41,266 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,355. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 198 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lewiston is $159,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,847. Median rent is $868/month, with 39.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Lewiston reports 330 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,860/100K.

Education

18.8% of adults in Lewiston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lewiston has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population980
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density346/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,266
Per Capita$30,355
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$283M
Avg Weekly Wage$775

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,100
Rent$868
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$186,847
Housing Units875
Rent Burden39.9%

Crime

F
Violent330/100K
Property5,860/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,362/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,230 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Lewiston was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.