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Lewisburg is a small town of 1,841 in Ohio, with a median household income of $65,655
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lewisburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lewisburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lewisburg 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: 91.0
Lewisburg's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lewisburg costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lewisburg, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$139,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$879
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,655
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lewisburg's violent crime rate is 75.8 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
75.8 /100k
Property Crime
503.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lewisburg is served primarily by Tri-County North Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lewisburg, OH
National Avg
School District
Tri-County North Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lewisburg sees average highs of 35.4°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.4 inches of snow per year.
Lewisburg's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lewisburg roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $139,400 and median rent is $879/month.
Lewisburg's violent crime rate is 75.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 503.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lewisburg are operated by Tri-County North Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lewisburg, OH has a population of 1,841, a median household income of $65,655, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
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.
Lewisburg averages 35.4°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 12.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lewisburg, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45338.
The population of Lewisburg, Ohio is 1,841 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lewisburg: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $139,400, median household income $65,655, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lewisburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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