Living in Lewistown, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lewistown · Census data 2020–2024
Lewistown has 1,781 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $54,000 (35% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $102,200, the median rent is $599/month.
Lewistown at a glance
- Population
- 1,781
- Median age
- 46.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,000State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $102,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $599/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 66.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Lewistown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 12.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lewistown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lewistown the median home value is $102,200, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $599 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $982 a month in housing costs.
Lewistown median household income
The median household income in Lewistown is $54,000 and the income per person is $33,608. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Lewistown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,012
- Owner-occupied
- 66.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.8%
- Vacant
- 13.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 1.96
Lewistown demographics
- Population
- 1,781
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 872
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lewistown ›
Education in Lewistown
16% of adults 25 and older in Lewistown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lewistown
- Unemployment rate
- 12.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.3%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.1%
Lewistown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewistown | 1,781 | $54,000 | $102,200 | $599 |
| Bryant | 160 | $35,000 | $91,400 | $590 |
| Cuba | 1,004 | $42,375 | $63,900 | $829 |
| St. David | 383 | $54,583 | $65,400 | $1,125 |
| Havana | 2,989 | $41,184 | $95,300 | $625 |
| Smithfield | 150 | $65,000 | $58,800 | — |
| Dunfermline | 314 | $70,833 | $119,300 | $950 |
| Ipava | 487 | $48,698 | $66,300 | $1,055 |
| Goofy Ridge | 125 | $38,750 | $54,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lewistown, IL?
The median household income in Lewistown is $54,000, 35% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lewistown?
The median home value in Lewistown is $102,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Lewistown?
The median gross rent in Lewistown is $599 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is Lewistown, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.5%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Lewistown?
The median age in Lewistown is 46.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Lewistown?
The average commute to work in Lewistown is 41 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lewistown?
The unemployment rate in Lewistown is 12.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lewistown?
16% of adults in Lewistown have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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