Lewis, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
465 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,341 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$60,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$441 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$529 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cass County
3
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cass County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 22
Feb 1 6 26
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 1 52
Nov 2 2 38
Dec 1 6 25

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IA State Senate District 9, IA State House District 18, IA
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Schools

Lewis Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Griswold Middle/High School
5 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Washington Elementary School
8 miles, NE • 5 star
Atlantic Middle School
8 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Iowa Western Community College
37 miles, W • 1.9 star
Southwestern Community College
40 miles, SE • 1.4 star
EQ School of Hair Design
40 miles, W • 1 star
Bellevue University
45 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Cass County Memorial Hospital
8 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Myrtue Medical Center
27 miles, N • 3.2 star
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
28 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Eppley Airfield
42 miles, W • 2.8 star
Des Moines International Airport
75 miles, E • 2.3 star
Lincoln Airport
93 miles, W • 1 star
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