Lewis County, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
26,618 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,329 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$158,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$541 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$681 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New York
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

New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 42 16
Feb 3 33 19
Mar 3 20 28
Apr 3 6 41
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 1 46
Nov 4 12 35
Dec 4 38 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 49, NY Assembly District 117, NY
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Schools

Lowville Middle School
2 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Lowville High School
2 miles, NW • 5 star
Lowville Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star

Colleges

Jefferson Community College
28 miles, NW • 1.4 star
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
46 miles, S • 3.2 star

Hospitals

Lewis County General Hospital
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Samaritan Medical Center
26 miles, NW • 3.2 star

Airports

Watertown International Airport
32 miles, NW • 1 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
62 miles, N • 1 star
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
103 miles, SW • 1 star