At a Glance
Median Income
$96,912
$38,250 per capita
Home Value
$211,200
Zillow: $308,963
Median Rent
$955/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
385/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 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)
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 1.5% (58% 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 $308,963. 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 385/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,680
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,323/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,912
Per Capita$38,250
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$2,964M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,200
Rent$955
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$308,963
Housing Units651
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property385/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary193/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,475/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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