Lewis County, KY

Living in Lewis County

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 3
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Commute 11
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 29
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 18
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Schools 43
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Residents

13k Population -551 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
9% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school24%
High school graduate43%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income +$2.8k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
40  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector70%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office13%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$66k Median Home Value +$9.7k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$337 Median Monthly Rent +$26 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home26%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas18%
Utility gas10%
Wood16%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lewis County

United States45
Kentucky26

Property Crime in Lewis County

United States48
Kentucky41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 4
Feb 35 3 4
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 62 5 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 45 3 0
Dec 35 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lewis County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding82
Tornado23
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lewis County, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lewis County, KY

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St Patrick School
23 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Lewis County, KY

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lewis County, KY

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Airports

Airports near Lewis County, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
75 miles, SW
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