Lewistown, PA

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 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
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
8,505 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,179 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$98,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$515 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$579 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mifflin County
2
Lewistown Urban Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mifflin County
2
Lewistown Urban Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 27
Feb 2 8 28
Mar 2 6 37
Apr 2 1 49
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 4 1 40
Dec 2 5 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, PA State Senate District 30, PA State House District 171, PA
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Schools

Lewistown Intrmd Sch
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Mifflin Co MS
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Lewistown El Sch
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mount Nittany Medical Center
21 miles, N • 5 star
Penn Highlands Huntindon
24 miles, W • 4.1 star
Carlisle Regional Medical Center
34 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
51 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
99 miles, W • 1 star
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