Lewistown, PA

Lewistown, Pennsylvania

Lewistown, Pennsylvania, in Mifflin county, is 77 miles NW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 102 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town contains a population of approximately 8,998.

The People and Families of Lewistown

In Lewistown, about 46% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Lewistown, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Lewistown has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lewistown had a median family income of $30,606.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lewistown favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Lewistown Housing

Lewistown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 47% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Lewistown, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Lewistown, 90% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Lewistown -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Lewistown, PA

Comparing Lewistown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Lewistown Almanac

Lewistown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lewistown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lewistown, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lewistown Public Libraries

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Lewistown Hospitals

LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
400 HIGHLAND AVENUE
(717) 248-5411
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Lewistown

Lewistown High Schools (2004)

INDIAN VALLEY SHS
717-248-5441
Serves 1,041 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

LEWISTOWN AREA SHS
717-242-1401
Serves 964 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Lewistown Colleges

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Mifflin-Juniata Career and Technology Center

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