At a Glance
Median Income
$93,688
$44,948 per capita
Home Value
$306,300
Zillow: $391,029
Violent Crime
46/100K
1,176/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lewistown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 $93,688 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,948. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,170 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lewistown is $306,300 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,029. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Lewistown reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,176/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in Lewistown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lewistown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population329
Median Age63.7 yrs
Density514/mi²
Male / Female64% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,688
Per Capita$44,948
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,352M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
A+
Home Value$306,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$391,029
Housing Units137
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent46/100K
Property1,176/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation413 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Lewistown was built in 1959.
33.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.