Illinois
Lewistown is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,828. Residents earn $49,022 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lewistown receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Lewistown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lewistown is $49,022, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lewistown is $84,600, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Lewistown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 27.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,022 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,783 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $863 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,338 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 655 |
| County GDP | $1,138M |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Healthcare | 69 |
| Retail | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,667 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.52% |
| Commute Time | 36.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $84,600 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $108,773 |
| Median List Price | $94,000 |
| Median List Price | $94,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $62 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $683 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,667 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.52% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,637/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 592 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 914/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3969°N, 90.1555°W |
| County FIPS | 17057 |
Winner: Republican by 23.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.3% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 914/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Retail Stores | 96 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 36.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |