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Lewiston, Idaho

Introduction to Lewiston, Idaho

Lewiston, Idaho, in Nez Perce county, is located 88 miles S of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 263 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city is home to approximately 30,904 people.

Lewiston History

The first Europeans to visit the area of Lewiston were the U.S. expedition members who were led by William Clark and Meriwether Lewis. Lewiston was founded in 1861 and was named in honor of Meriwether Lewis. Lewiston became the capital of Idaho Territory in 1863. The capital was shifted from Lewiston to Boise in 1865.

Lewiston and nearby Attractions

  • Lewiston Shopping Center
  • Lewis - Clark Center for Arts & History
  • Vollmer Park
  • Luna House Museum
  • Sunset Center

Things To Do In Lewiston

During your stay in Lewiston tourists can visit the Sunset Center and the Lewis - Clark Center for Arts and History. It is also worth taking a look around the Luna House Museum. Tourists also flock to the local parks such as the Airway Park and Vollmer Park. The Lewiston Shopping Center is an ideal place to enjoy your shopping. Lewiston City hosts a number of annual festivals such as the Dogwood Festival, Lewiston Roundup, Nez Perce County Fair, and the Art Under the Elms.

Lewiston Transportation

Lewiston - Nez Perce County Airport is the nearest airport.

Lewiston Higher Education

The Valley Business College and Lewis - Clark State College are located in the city. Higher education institutes which can be attended from Lewiston include the University of Idaho, and Washington State University.

High Points

Lewiston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyLewiston Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 7%Lewiston Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Lewiston Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Lewiston Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 13%Lewiston Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 15%Lewiston People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 16%Lewiston Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 18%Lewiston College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Lewiston, ID

Comparing Lewiston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men49
Well-Paid Single Women410
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better59
People Above Poverty57
College Educated Adults49
Median Family Income49

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes71
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime42

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