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St. Lewis, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

St. Lewis is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 181. Residents earn $66,531 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
181 Population 47/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$62,400 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 36.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,400 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $66,531
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $62,400
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.1%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 36.8%
922% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population181
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,531
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment36.8%
Poverty18.4%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,400
Rent$752
Ownership92.9%
Housing Units70
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain37.8 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+30.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute30 min

Is St. Lewis a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Lewis receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. St. Lewis has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Lewis is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 36.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Lewis is $62,400, 78% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

St. Lewis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. With 268 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow.

St. Lewis has a population of 181 with a density of 47 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents.

Population

181
Total Population
2021 Census
47
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
3.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Lewis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Lewis vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Lewis is $66,531, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,731. The average weekly wage is $803, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 36.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 6 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 20.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: St. Lewis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,531
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,731
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment36.8%
922% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg
Establishments (County)6

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.4 min
Drive Alone70.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Lewis is $62,400, 78% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 92.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 70 total housing units in the city. 28.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 0.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$62,400
78% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg
Rent Burden28.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership92.9%
Owner-Occupied92.9%
Renter-Occupied7.1%
Housing Units70

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, St. Lewis receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: St. Lewis vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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St. Lewis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average34.0°F
37% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates52.3689°N, 55.6846°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1848 FISHING SHIPS HARBOUR, NEWFOUNDLAND Meteorological — — 28 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 11°F (-11°C) 3.2 in
March 20°F (-7°C) 3.1 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
August 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
October 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in

St. Lewis has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 9°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (2.4").

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6.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 82% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 70% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.1%
82% below US avg
High School+30.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density47/sq mi
Total Area3.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.4 min
Drive Alone70.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

Gas Stations in St. Lewis

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #2218546963

Airports Near St. Lewis

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlottetown AirportYHGSmall Airport
Mary's Harbour AirportYMHSmall Airport
Port Hope Simpson AirportYHASmall Airport
Red Bay Airport—Small Airport
St. Lewis (Fox Harbour) AirportYFXSmall Airport
Williams Harbour AirportYWMSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Lewis

What is the population of St. Lewis?

St. Lewis has a population of 181 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 50% male.

Is St. Lewis expensive to live in?

The median household income is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,400 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 0.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is St. Lewis safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, St. Lewis receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in St. Lewis?

St. Lewis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.8 inches, with 18.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in St. Lewis?

The job market in St. Lewis faces challenges, with unemployment at 36.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $803. There are 6 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 20.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in St. Lewis?

The median home value in St. Lewis is $62,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $752. The homeownership rate is 92.9%.

How are the schools in St. Lewis?

6.1% of adults in St. Lewis hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in St. Lewis?

The average commute in St. Lewis is 30 minutes. 70% of workers drive alone to work, and 20.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of St. Lewis?

The racial and ethnic makeup of St. Lewis is 100% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home.

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