Lewis County, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
9,945 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,340 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$397 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$433 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Quincy Urban Area
4
Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Quincy Urban Area
4
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 25
Feb 2 4 30
Mar 3 1 40
Apr 4 0 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 4 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 4%

Schools

Highland Jr-Sr High
4 miles, SW 2.8 star
Highland Elem
4 miles, S 2.8 star
Cedar Falls School
11 miles, E 1 star
Canton High
12 miles, E 3.2 star

Colleges

Culver-Stockton College
11 miles, E 1.9 star
Gem City College
20 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Unitypoint Health-Keokuk
29 miles, NE 4.1 star
Blessing Hospital
29 miles, NE 4.1 star
Hannibal Regional Hospital
30 miles, S 2.3 star
Scotland County Hospital
35 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
91 miles, SW 1 star
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
110 miles, SE 1 star
Quad City International Airport
114 miles, NE 1.4 star