LewisburgKY
This town of 777 people was settled in 1877.
Is Lewisburg a good place to live?
Of the 140 Kentucky towns we compare, none has a lower median rent than Lewisburg. Lewisburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
777 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Lewisburg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lewisburg, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lewisburg.
With only 0.4 jobs per working resident, most people in Lewisburg work out of town
In Lewisburg, 24% of residents live below the poverty line, against 16% in Kentucky’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The town had 134 jobs in 2023, down 306 from 2013. The middle household income for Lewisburg comes to $39,000. Half the trips to work are shorter than 21 miles.
| Lewisburg | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 24% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $39,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 15% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Lewisburg’s kids attend
The Logan County school district runs its public schools. Its one school is below. 500 students attend Lewisburg’s public school.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisburg Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 500 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical home in Lewisburg is valued at about $183K
Typical home values fell 2.9% in the year to September 2026. In Lewisburg, 71% of households own their home, where Kentucky’s towns sit at 59% and U.S. towns at 73%.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Crime reported in Lewisburg
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown. No violent or property crimes were reported in Lewisburg in 2025.
Lewisburg is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
How healthy Lewisburg is
13% of adults binge drink in Lewisburg. Among adults locally, 44% have high blood pressure.
| Lewisburg | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Lewisburg | KY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 10% | 8.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.8% | 4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Lewisburg has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from cold waves
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 54% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Lewisburg households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2025.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lewisburg Park | — | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Lewisburg
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lewisburg; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Lewisburg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
97% of working residents leave Lewisburg for work
Where Lewisburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Lewisburg
City in Kentucky, United States
Lewisburg () is a home rule-class city in Logan County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Lewisburg had a population of 748.
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- Established
- 1878
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 479 ft
- ZIP code
- 42256
- Area code
- 270
Questions about Lewisburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lewisburg, KY a good place to live?
Lewisburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.