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Lewistown, IL

City in Fulton County, Illinois.

Population

1,781

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

890

ZIP codes

0

Lewistown and its ZIP codes

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Lewistown at a glance

  • Lewistown is about 3.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $54,000 a year, 35% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,200 (61% below Illinois) and median rent is $599 a month.

Local data for Lewistown, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lewistown, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$54,000

Poverty rate

11.5%

Median home value

$102,200

Median rent

$599/mo

Homeownership

66.2%

Bachelor's or higher

16.0%

Median age

46.1

Average commute

41.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (340), Irish Americans (191), Chinese Americans (58).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fulton County. PPP loans are for Lewistown.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,704

8,639 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,445

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$250M

FY 2026, $7,451 per person

Fulton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lewistown, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.3%
  • Carpooled19.8%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked2.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home4.1%

Average one-way commute: 41.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lewistown, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

651

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

25

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 16°F

41.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lewistown, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.3%

U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts

Diabetes

13.1%

U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts

Smoking

16.7%

U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.8%

U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts

Cities near Lewistown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BryantVillage5.9 mi0.2
CubaCity6.9 mi0.5
LiverpoolVillage8.3 mi0.1
St. DavidVillage8.5 mi0.3
SmithfieldVillage8.8 mi0.5
HavanaCity8.8 mi2.8
IpavaVillage9.2 mi0.3
DunfermlineVillage9.3 mi0.1
Goofy RidgeCensus-designated place12 mi1.3
TopekaVillage13 mi0.1
CantonCity14 mi8.4
Table GroveVillage14 mi0.3
MariettaVillage14 mi0.3
BathVillage14 mi0.4
BannerVillage15 mi1.3
AstoriaTown16 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lewistown, IL in?
Lewistown is in Fulton County, Illinois.
What is the population of Lewistown, IL?
About 1,781 people live in Lewistown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lewistown?
Nearby places include Bryant (5.9 mi), Cuba (6.9 mi), Liverpool (8.3 mi), St. David (8.5 mi), Smithfield (8.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023