Lewis is a small town of 439 in Kansas, with a median household income of $36,667
and a 7.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lewis stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lewis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lewis city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 82.6
Lewis's overall cost of living index is 82.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lewis costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lewis, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$48,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$675
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Lewis's violent crime rate is 714.8 per 100,000 residents
— 88% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
714.8 /100k
Property Crime
357.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lewis is served primarily by Lewis.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lewis, KS
National Avg
School District
Lewis
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lewis sees average highs of 45.9°F in January
and 92.7°F in July,
with 26.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.1 inches of snow per year.
Lewis's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lewis roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $48,000 and median rent is $675/month.
Lewis's violent crime rate is 714.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 357.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lewis are operated by Lewis.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 7.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lewis, KS has a population of 439, a median household income of $36,667, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lewis averages 45.9°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.8 inches
with about 15.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lewis, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67552.
The population of Lewis, Kansas is 439 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lewis: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $48,000, median household income $36,667, crime index 120 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lewis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
