Lewiston, Idaho
Among the top 14% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 58% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 85% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 24% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 43% of US places
- top 3% for commute time
- top 4% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 9% for school quality
Lewiston is a mid-size city in Idaho with about 34,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, natural disaster risk, and summer humidity. It rates lower on property crime and school quality.
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Climate
Hot, dry summers · Cool winters · Dry · Light snow
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Precipitation 1.5 in0.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 61% of US places
Home Value$260k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$890better than 53% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 39% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.87%better than 58% of US places
Income Tax5.80%better than 36% of US places
Sales Tax6.03%better than 83% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.38%better than 33% of US places
Unemployment3.2%better than 57% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation12.9 in6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall12.7 inbetter than 57% of US places
Sunny Days261 daysbetter than 79% of US places
Summer Humidity46°Fbetter than 94% of US places
Comfortable Days70 daysbetter than 23% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk18.6better than 96% of US places
Air Quality45 AQIbetter than 56% of US places
School Quality36.2better than 9% of US places
Violent Crime1354/100kbetter than 21% of US places
Property Crime2636/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population34,27096th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.844th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1438th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9542nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2752nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.3%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.1%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.5%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.2%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 97% of US places
Walkability8.2/20better than 76% of US places
Airport Distance88 mibetter than 43% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.7%better than 48% of US places
Amenities Nearby21.01better than 22% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 73% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lewiston an affordable place to live?
- Lewiston is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 61% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lewiston?
- The median home value in Lewiston is $260k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lewiston?
- Median household income in Lewiston is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lewiston?
- Median gross rent in Lewiston is $890 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lewiston safe?
- Lewiston is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1354/100k (better than 21%). Property crime is 2636/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lewiston?
- Lewiston averages 75°F in July and 36°F in January, with 12.9 in of annual precipitation and about 261 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lewiston?
- Public-school quality in Lewiston is below average, scoring better than 9% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lewiston?
- The average one-way commute in Lewiston is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)