Lewistown, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Fulton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,828 Population 914/sq mi density
$49,022 Median Income $33,783 per capita
$84,600 Home Value $113,864 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,022 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,600 home value, $683/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lewistown, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,022
35% below
$33,783 per capita
Home Value
$84,600
70% below
Zillow: $113,864
Median Rent
$683/mo
41% below
20.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
30%
Rent
59%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
294%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lewistown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 10.6% (194% 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 $113,864. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,828
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density914/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,022
Per Capita$33,783
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,600
Rent$683
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$113,864
Housing Units1,006
Rent Burden20.9%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,637/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation592 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute37 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Lewistown was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.