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Lewiston, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Pawnee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
40 Population 364/sq mi density
$34,375 Median Income $25,125 per capita
$45,500 Home Value $327,404 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,075 Violent Crime/100K 3,349 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$34,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,075 violent crimes/100K (183% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Lewiston, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,375
54% below
$25,125 per capita
Home Value
$45,500
84% below
Zillow: $327,404
Violent Crime
1,075/100K
183% above
3,349/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
42% below
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
30.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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
46%
Home Value
16%
Poverty
248%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
283%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lewiston a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 $34,375 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,125. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 93 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lewiston is $45,500 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,404. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Lewiston reports 1,075 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 183% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,349/100K.

Education

19.4% of adults in Lewiston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lewiston has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population40
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density364/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans35.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$34,375
Per Capita$25,125
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty30.8%
County GDP$141M
Avg Weekly Wage$895

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,500
Rent
Ownership96.2%
Zillow$327,404
Housing Units27
Rent Burden18.7%

Crime

F
Violent1,075/100K
Property3,349/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,502/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,460 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Broadband26.0%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Lewiston was built in 1938.
50.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
38.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.