Lewis County , Kentucky

Population: 13,028 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $41,632 Home $86,100 Rent $757/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 13,028 residents, Lewis County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike.

$41,632
Median Income
household
$86,100
Home Value
median
$757/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $41,632
Per Capita Income $23,486
Poverty Rate 22.6%
Median Home Value $86,100
Median Gross Rent $757/mo
Owner Occupied 79.0%
Renter Occupied 21.0%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 13,028
Median Age 42.1 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 11.3%

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 41.5  ·  41th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
35.72
🌀 Hurricane
34.13
🔥 Wildfire
15.33
❄️ Winter Storm
36.98
🌍 Earthquake
27.00
☀️ Drought
23.51

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