Fort Lewis, WA

Living in Fort Lewis

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Bikeability 63
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Walkability 91
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 39
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Public Safety 40
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 41
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Colleges 66
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Schools 55
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Residents

13k Population -636 (2010–19)
22  y Median Age
17% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
93% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years32%
15 to 34 years58%
35 to 54 years9%
55 to 74 years<1%
75 years and over<1%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black15%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian4%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate25%
Some College56%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household93%
Householder living alone5%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$3.4k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
14  mi Average Commute
56% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K53%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector43%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts13%
Military43%
Sales and office10%
Service9%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked15%
Worked at home3%

Housing

- Median Home Value
27% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent +$412 (2010–19)
1% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached43%
1 unit, detached18%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K41%
$100K to $149K24%
$250K to $299K35%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
LP gas2%
Utility gas35%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fort Lewis

United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55

Property Crime in Fort Lewis

United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump30%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 7 1
Feb 42 5 2
Mar 45 5 0
Apr 49 4 0
May 55 3 0
Jun 60 2 0
Jul 64 1 0
Aug 65 1 0
Sep 60 2 0
Oct 51 5 0
Nov 44 8 1
Dec 39 7 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Lewis

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding22
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fort Lewis, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fort Lewis, WA

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Imagination School
6 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Fort Lewis, WA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fort Lewis, WA

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St Clare Hospital
5 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Fort Lewis, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
173 miles, E