Lewistown is a small town of 442 in Missouri, with a median household income of $50,625
and a 8.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lewistown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lewistown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lewistown 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: 87.1
Lewistown's overall cost of living index is 87.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lewistown costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lewistown, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$88,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$623
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lewistown's violent crime rate is 10.2 per 100,000 residents
— 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
10.2 /100k
Property Crime
235.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lewistown is served primarily by LEWIS CO. C-1.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lewistown, MO
National Avg
School District
LEWIS CO. C-1
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lewistown sees average highs of 34.5°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.8 inches of snow per year.
Lewistown's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lewistown roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $88,800 and median rent is $623/month.
Lewistown's violent crime rate is 10.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 235.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lewistown are operated by LEWIS CO. C-1.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lewistown, MO has a population of 442, a median household income of $50,625, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%.
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.
Lewistown averages 34.5°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches
with about 17.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lewistown, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63452.
The population of Lewistown, Missouri is 442 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lewistown: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $88,800, median household income $50,625, crime index 6 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lewistown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.