Lewis County Summary

Life in Lewis County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lewis County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lewis County:

  • The population in Lewis County is 3,649.

  • The median home value in Lewis County is $280,199.

  • The median income in Lewis County is $49,643.

  • The median rent in Lewis County is $708.

  • The unemployment rate in Lewis County is 3.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Lewis County is 17.4%.

  • The average high in Lewis County is 62.9° and there are 60.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lewis County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lewis County

Kamiah, ID Population 1,053

Nezperce, ID Population 537

Craigmont, ID Population 509

Winchester, ID Population 300

Reubens, ID Population 65

Map Of Lewis County

Lewis County, ID Weather

  • The average high in Lewis County is 62.9°.

  • There are 74.75 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 60.1 inches of rain each year with 19.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:13 hours of sun each day in Lewis County.

StatLewis County
Mean High62.9
Nice Days74.75
Rainfall60.1
Snowfall19.6
Sunny Hours5:13
62.9°
Average High
60.1
Inches of Rain

Lewis County Demographics

Population over time in Lewis County

The current population in Lewis County is 3,649. The population has decreased -5.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 3,613 -6.2%
2022 3,850 0.3%
2021 3,838 -

Gender in Lewis County

  • Lewis County is 50.0% female with 1,823 female residents.

  • Lewis County is 50.0% male with 1,826 male residents.

Female
50.0% (1,823)
Male
50.0% (1,826)
Gender Lewis County ID USA
Female 50.0% 49.7% 50.5%
Male 50.0% 50.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Lewis County

Lewis County is:

  • 82.2% White with 3,000 White residents.

  • 1.7% African American with 62 African American residents.

  • 1.5% American Indian with 53 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 33 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.8% Other with 31 Other residents.

  • 8.8% Two Or More with 322 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.1% Hispanic with 148 Hispanic residents.

White
82.2% (3,000)
African American
1.7% (62)
American Indian
1.5% (53)
Asian
0.9% (33)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.8% (31)
Two Or More
8.8% (322)
Hispanic
4.1% (148)

Table: Lewis County By Race

Race Lewis County ID USA
White 82.2% 79.3% 58.2%
African American 1.7% 0.7% 12.0%
American Indian 1.5% 0.8% 0.5%
Asian 0.9% 1.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 8.8% 3.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 4.1% 13.3% 19.0%

Household Income For Lewis County, Idaho

  • 4.2% of households in Lewis County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.6% of households in Lewis County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Lewis County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Lewis County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Lewis County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.2% of households in Lewis County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Lewis County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Lewis County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Lewis County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.4% of households in Lewis County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.2% (153)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.6% (276)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.5% (457)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.4% (380)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.5% (566)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.2% (701)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.4% (380)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.6% (495)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.1% (151)
$200,000 or more
2.4% (87)
Income Lewis County ID USA
Less than $10,000 4.2% 3.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.6% 2.9% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.5% 6.6% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.4% 7.1% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.5% 11.4% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.2% 18.6% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.4% 15.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.6% 18.3% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.1% 8.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 2.4% 8.4% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lewis County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Lewis County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lewis County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Lewis County completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in Lewis County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Lewis County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Lewis County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Lewis County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lewis County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lewis County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (72)
9-12th Grade
6% (218)
High School / GED
32% (1,167)
Some College
28% (1,021)
Associate's Degree
11% (401)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (547)
Master's Degree
4% (145)
Professional Degree
1% (36)
Doctorate Degree
1% (36)
Education Lewis County ID USA
< 9th Grade 1% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 32% 26% 26%
Some College 28% 25% 19%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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