Lewistown, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
436 Population 872/sq mi density
$53,500 Median Income $20,952 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $245,191 Zillow
$673 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,500 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $673/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lewistown, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,500
29% below
$20,952 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
68% below
Zillow: $245,191
Median Rent
$673/mo
42% below
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
25.5% 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
71%
Home Value
32%
Rent
58%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lewistown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $53,500 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,952. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lewistown is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,191. Median rent is $673/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

20.9% of adults in Lewistown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lewistown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population436
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density872/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,500
Per Capita$20,952
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty7.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$673
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$245,191
Housing Units217
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking25.5%
Heart Disease7.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation732 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.0%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lewistown was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (34 miles).
19.3% of the population has a disability.