Lewisport is a small town of 2,180 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $49,545
and a 4.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lewisport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lewisport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lewisport 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: 90.0
Lewisport's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lewisport costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lewisport, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$107,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$779
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,545
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lewisport's violent crime rate is 34.4 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
34.4 /100k
Property Crime
240.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lewisport is served primarily by Hancock County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lewisport, KY
National Avg
School District
Hancock County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lewisport sees average highs of 40.5°F in January
and 85.3°F in July,
with 49.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.3 inches of snow per year.
Lewisport's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lewisport roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $107,300 and median rent is $779/month.
Lewisport's violent crime rate is 34.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 240.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lewisport are operated by Hancock County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lewisport, KY has a population of 2,180, a median household income of $49,545, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
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.
Lewisport averages 40.5°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.1 inches
with about 11.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lewisport, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42351.
The population of Lewisport, Kentucky is 2,180 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lewisport: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $107,300, median household income $49,545, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lewisport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
