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Lewistown, OH

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Lewistown is a small town in Ohio with a population of 169. Residents earn $121,020 per year, which is 61% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
169 Population 219/sq mi density
$121,020 Median Income $48,768 per capita
$314,300 Home Value $279,396 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$121,020 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$314,300 home value
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $121,020
61% higher than US avg
Home Value $314,300
11% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Lewistown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population169
Median Age65.5 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans87.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,020
Per Capita$48,768
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,767M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$314,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$279,396
Housing Units45
Rent Burden23.7%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Uninsured7.4%
Smoking16.1%
Depression27.1%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,005 ft (306 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+71.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.0%
Libraries8

Is Lewistown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lewistown receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Lewistown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lewistown is $121,020, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Lewistown among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lewistown is $314,300, 11% above the national median. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lewistown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Lewistown has a population of 169 with a density of 219 people per square mile. The median age is 65.5 years, 68% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

169
Total Population
219
People / sq mi
65.5yrs
Median Age
68% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lewistown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lewistown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lewistown is $121,020, which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Lewistown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$121,020
61% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,768
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
IRS Avg AGI$64,376

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,030
County GDP$2,767M

Business (County)

Restaurants103
Healthcare82
Retail150
Manufacturing46

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,724
35% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.50%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.6 min
Drive Alone92.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lewistown is $314,300, 11% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $279,396.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$314,300
11% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$279,396

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden23.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units45

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,724
35% above US avg
Effective Rate1.50%
In Lewistown, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.4% of residents lack health insurance. 16.1% are current smokers. 27.1% report depression. 25.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lewistown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.0%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.1%
15% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression27.1%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress12.8%
Short Sleep37.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured7.4%
14% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.8%
Dental Visits61.7%
Premature Death8,349/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access62.6%
Healthcare Facilities82
Lewistown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,005 ft (306 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density219/sq mi
Coordinates40.4238°N, 83.8846°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39091
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.2-point margin. 84.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.7%
D 21.5%

Winner: Republican by 56.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+71.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.90
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density219/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities82
Restaurants103
Retail Stores150

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.6 min
Drive Alone92.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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