Lewis County

WA · Pop. 36,726 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Lewis County is a suburban county in WA with a population of approximately 36,726.

$/Acre: $3,108

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 216 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 51.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.5%

Combined Sales Tax8%

Cost of Living Index102.5

Median Household Income$58,336

Poverty Rate19.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,108

Median Home Price$292K

Acres for Sale1277

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season216 days

Annual Rainfall36.5 inches

Avg Summer High73°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,472 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)329 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K466

Property Crime /100K620

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyModerate