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Lewiston, MN


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Lewiston, Minnesota

Lewiston, Minnesota, in Winona county, is 30 miles E of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 90 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is home to some 1,484 residents.

The People and Families of Lewiston

In Lewiston, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lewiston had a median family income of $48,631.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,890) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lewiston. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Lewiston can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Lewiston Housing

According to the 2000 census, 79% of the housing in Lewiston was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Lewiston, 86% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLewiston Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLewiston Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Lewiston Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Lewiston Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Lewiston People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Lewiston, MN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men87
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women75
Senior Citizens55
Racial Diversity55
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty97
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times86

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built77
Affordability of Rents66
Affordability of Property Taxes55
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010
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Historic Lewiston

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Rollingstone Valley c1898

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Rollingstone Valley c1898

Rollingstone Park c1899.

The Pulpit between 1880 and 1899

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