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Lewis, CO
Census-designated place in Montezuma County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 81327.
Population
277
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
89
ZIP codes
1
Lewis and its ZIP codes
Lewis at a glance
- Lewis is 57% denser than Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Lewis, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montezuma County. PPP loans are for Lewis.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,248
9,321 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,437
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$269M
FY 2026, $10,415 per person
PPP loans
$600K
38 loans, 70 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Lewis, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,532
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
63
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lewis, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.6%
U.S. 33.3% -5.7 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Lewis
1 in or overlapping Lewis. Population shown
Cities near Lewis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DoloresTown | 8.9 mi | 0.7 |
| CortezCity | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| TowaocCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| MancosTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| Dove CreekTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lewis, CO in?
- Lewis is in Montezuma County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Lewis, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lewis include 81327.
- What is the population of Lewis, CO?
- About 277 people live in Lewis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lewis?
- Nearby places include Dolores (8.9 mi), Cortez (12 mi), Towaoc (20 mi), Mancos (23 mi), Dove Creek (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023