Lewiston, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Oscoda County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
980 Population 346/sq mi density
$41,266 Median Income $30,355 per capita
$159,100 Home Value $196,291 Zillow
$868 Median Rent 39.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$41,266 median income, 13.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$159,100 home value, $868/mo rent
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: $196,291
Median Rent
$868/mo
25% below
39.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.4%
272% above
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

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
372%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lewiston a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 13.4% (272% 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 $196,291. 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.

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 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population980
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density346/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,266
Per Capita$30,355
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$283M
Avg Weekly Wage$775

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,100
Rent$868
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$196,291
Housing Units875
Rent Burden39.9%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
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.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.