East on Mountaindale Road, 2012
Lewistown’s story
175 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 5 maps from 1911 on.
- 1851Lewistown is settled
LewistownMD
Photo: Art Anderson · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
362
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$326K
Census ACS
Household income
$99K
median
Median age
37.6
years
Jobs based here
120
A commuter town
Is Lewistown a good place to live?
100% of households own their home in Lewistown, above both Maryland’s towns (74%) and U.S. towns (73%). Lewistown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Lewistown stand out
Where Lewistown beats most towns.
Small town
362 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Nearby attractions
All 313 attractions →Raven Rock Mountain Complex and 36 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lewistown. Close and well known come first.
Big draw13 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
16 mi National BattlefieldAntietam National Battlefield161K visitors a year
6 mi National park siteCatoctin Mountain Park461K visitors a year
21 mi Ancient siteGettysburg Battlefield
37 mi MuseumNational Capital Trolley Museum
22 mi LandmarkGettysburg National CemeterySources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Raven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Antietam National Battlefield: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Catoctin Mountain Park: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gettysburg Battlefield: Veggies, Public domain · National Capital Trolley Museum: Frank Hicks, Wheaton Maryland, Public domain · Gettysburg National Cemetery: Photo: Henryhartley at en.wikipedia Statue: Randolph Rogers (1825-1892), Public domain
Getting set up
Moving to Lewistown: who provides what
Lewistown is unincorporated, so Frederick County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPotomac Edison15.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesFrederick CountyFrederick County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Maryland you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFrederick County Board of ElectionsFrederick County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP code2178821788 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lewistown.
Schools
The schools Lewistown’s kids attend
The public schools here belong to the Frederick County Public Schools. Its one school is below. Enrollment at Lewistown’s public school: 152 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewistown ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 152 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
With 0.4 jobs for every working resident, most of Lewistown’s workers commute out
For most workers, Lewistown is a place to come home to: only 2% work in town. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in the town rose by 26, to 120. Lewistown: 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Frederick (21%), Ballenger Creek (4%) and Rockville (4%).
2%work in town
| Lewistown | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $99,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 3.1% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Lewistown2%
Frederick21%
Ballenger Creek4%
Rockville4%
Washington3%
19 mi
median commute distance
120
jobs based in Lewistown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Lewistown has four seasons and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 87°; in January, nights fall to 24°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a winter.
28″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–43°
Spring42–64°
Summer63–85°
Fall45–66°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
The FEMA risk score in Lewistown is 39 of 100, against 6 of 100 in Maryland’s towns and 44 of 100 across U.S. towns
Of the losses FEMA expects in Lewistown, 77% come from inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 61% of U.S. communities.
39risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Lewistown is
The share of adults in Lewistown who have high blood pressure: 42%. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Lewistown is ahead of Maryland on 8 and behind on 8. Among adults in the town, 13% binge drink and 31% feel lonely.
| Lewistown | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 79% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
8 better16 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Lewistown | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.7% | 13.5% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9% | 15.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.8% | 7.6% |
Frederick Health Hospital
8.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
$380Kmedian sale price
0
homes sold in September
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lewistown
17pages on Lewistown
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Lewistown
Frederick Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Frederick6.1 mi$3,849 in-state tuitionHood CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Frederick8.3 mi$47,700 tuitionMount St. Mary's UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Emmitsburg10.4 mi$48,630 tuition
About 0 of every 100 Lewistown residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Maryland.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Lewistown for work
Where Lewistown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
120jobs based in Lewistown
2%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lewistown
Unincorporated community in Maryland, United States
Lewistown is a census designated place and unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. Lewistown Elementary school, part of Frederick County Public Schools, is located in Lewistown. The town, founded in 1841, has had a school since the 19th century. There is a large elderly population in the community. It first appeared as a CDP in the 2020 Census with a population of 458.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 427 ft
Questions about Lewistown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lewistown, MD a good place to live?
Lewistown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.