Lewiston, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Winona County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,680 Population 1,323/sq mi density
$96,912 Median Income $38,250 per capita
$211,200 Home Value $311,336 Zillow
$955 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,912 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$211,200 home value, $955/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lewiston, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,912
29% above
$38,250 per capita
Home Value
$211,200
25% below
Zillow: $311,336
Median Rent
$955/mo
18% below
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
200/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
13% below
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°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
129%
Home Value
75%
Rent
82%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lewiston a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $96,912 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,250. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,256 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lewiston is $211,200 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,336. Median rent is $955/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Lewiston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 200/100K.

Education

29.3% of adults in Lewiston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lewiston has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,680
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,323/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,912
Per Capita$38,250
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$2,964M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016

Housing

A+
Home Value$211,200
Rent$955
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$311,336
Housing Units651
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property200/100K

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,475/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,216 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Lewiston was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.