Lewis Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
801 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,379 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$166,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$654 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lewis County
1
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

Lewis County
1
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 48 18
Feb 3 35 21
Mar 3 22 29
Apr 4 5 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 5 0 58
Oct 5 1 47
Nov 5 13 36
Dec 5 41 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 6%

Schools

West Leyden Elementary School
5 miles, SE 2.8 star
Adirondack Middle School
11 miles, E 1.9 star

Colleges

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
29 miles, S 3.2 star
Utica College
30 miles, S 2.8 star
Hamilton College
30 miles, S 3.7 star

Hospitals

Rome Memorial Hospital, Inc
18 miles, S 2.3 star
Lewis County General Hospital
22 miles, NE 3.2 star
Oneida Healthcare Center
28 miles, SW 3.2 star
Faxton-St Luke's Healthcare
30 miles, S 1.4 star

Airports

Watertown International Airport
42 miles, N 1 star
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
82 miles, SW 1 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
83 miles, NE 1 star