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Lewis, KS
City in Edwards County, Kansas.
Population
489
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,554
ZIP codes
0
Lewis and its ZIP codes
Lewis at a glance
- Lewis is about 43 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Lewis, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edwards County. PPP loans are for Lewis.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,152
1,079 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,173
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.2M
FY 2026, $12,440 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lewis, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
595
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
45
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 18°F
26.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lewis, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.2%
U.S. 11.1% +6.1 pts
Cities near Lewis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KinsleyCity | 8.5 mi | 1.3 |
| BelpreCity | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| GarfieldCity | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| MacksvilleCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| OfferleCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| LarnedCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| RozelCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| GreensburgCity | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| BurdettCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| HavilandCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| ByersCity | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| RadiumCity | 26 mi | 0 |
| MullinvilleCity | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| Pawnee RockCity | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| St. JohnCity | 27 mi | 1.9 |
| SpearvilleCity | 28 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lewis, KS in?
- Lewis is in Edwards County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Lewis, KS?
- About 489 people live in Lewis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lewis?
- Nearby places include Kinsley (8.5 mi), Belpre (8.6 mi), Garfield (9.9 mi), Macksville (16 mi), Offerle (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023