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Lewistown, IL
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Lewistown, IL
At a Glance
How Lewistown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lewistown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lewistown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lewistown residents earn a median household income of $49,022 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,783. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 655 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lewistown is $84,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,773. Median rent is $683/month, with 20.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Lewistown reports 409 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,558/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Lewistown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lewistown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.