Lewis County

NY · Pop. 49,413 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Lewis County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 49,413.

$/Acre: $3,241

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 178 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 56.1/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.1%

Combined Sales Tax5.1%

Cost of Living Index112.8

Median Household Income$64,025

Poverty Rate22.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,241

Median Home Price$328K

Acres for Sale4597

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season178 days

Annual Rainfall47.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,184 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)105 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K341

Property Crime /100K219

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate