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Lewis, WI
Census-designated place in Polk County, Wisconsin.
Population
170
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
116
ZIP codes
0
Lewis and its ZIP codes
Local data for Lewis, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Lewis.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,000
15,663 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$351M
FY 2026, $7,805 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lewis, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
32.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lewis, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Lewis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SirenVillage | 4.3 mi | 1.4 |
| FredericVillage | 5.1 mi | 1.7 |
| LuckVillage | 10 mi | 2 |
| WebsterVillage | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| MilltownVillage | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| GrantsburgVillage | 15 mi | 3 |
| Balsam LakeVillage | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| CenturiaVillage | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| BarronettCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| DanburyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| CumberlandCity | 22 mi | 4.2 |
| St. Croix FallsCity | 24 mi | 5 |
| Shell LakeCity | 24 mi | 5.8 |
| Taylors Falls, MNCity | 24 mi | 4 |
| Rock Creek, MNCity | 25 mi | 43 |
| Turtle LakeVillage | 25 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lewis, WI in?
- Lewis is in Polk County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Lewis, WI?
- About 170 people live in Lewis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lewis?
- Nearby places include Siren (4.3 mi), Frederic (5.1 mi), Luck (10 mi), Webster (12 mi), Milltown (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023