Near Lewiston, Minn., the Pulpit, 1880
Lewiston’s story
154 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1880.
- 1872Lewiston is settled
LewistonMN
A town of 1,514, settled in 1872.
Population
1,514
2025 Census estimate · −0.8% since 2020
Typical home
$314K
+2.8% in a year
Household income
$92K
median
Median age
38.1
years
Jobs based here
734
Balanced
Is Lewiston a good place to live?
Lewiston’s best subject grades are a B+ for cost of living and health. Only 4 of the 275 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher January low than Lewiston. Lewiston’s trail density is 1.2 miles per square mile, against 0.5 in Minnesota’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Lewiston has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Lewiston stand out
Where Lewiston beats most towns.
How Lewiston grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Minnesota), ordered by how far Lewiston is from typical.
Cost of livingB+Open →HealthWinona Health Services 12.7 miles awayB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 35% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →SchoolsBOpen →Jobs & income$92K median household incomeBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.5 of 20; 2.6% of households have no car; 4.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 5% conserved landCOpen →HistoryC+Open →Civic life5.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Lewiston: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lewiston, and how to reach them.
PowerMiEnergy Cooperative16.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLewiston water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lewiston’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWinona County Auditor-TreasurerWinona County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5595255952 100%Census 2020
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 Lewiston.
HealthB+
Lewiston is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Lewiston tracks Minnesota closely on all 32 CDC measures. 20% of adults binge drink in Lewiston, above both Minnesota’s towns (18%) and U.S. towns (16%). 73% of Lewiston adults had a checkup this year.
71%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Lewiston | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 75% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 12% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Winona Health Services
12.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB
Public schools in Lewiston beat 59% of Minnesota districts
Its public schools are run by the Lewiston-Altura Public School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Lewiston-Altura Secondary, with 337 students.
59%of MN districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Altura ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 254 | A− |
| Lewiston-Altura SecondaryLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 337 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduation
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Lewiston
Lewiston has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Lewiston is 81°F.
45″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–27°
Spring35–55°
Summer59–79°
Fall38–57°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Low risk in Lewiston, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 65% of U.S. communities.
35risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
About one in six working residents works right in Lewiston
Most working residents leave Lewiston for work: only 16% work in town. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line in Lewiston. Jobs based in Lewiston fell to 734 in 2023, 48 fewer than in 2013.
16%work in town
| Lewiston | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 16% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 14% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Lewiston16%
Winona28%
Rochester18%
Goodview3%
Rushford2%
13 mi
median commute distance
734
jobs based in Lewiston
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 53% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Lewiston
Lewiston's reported crime rate is well below Minnesota's. Lewiston’s property crime rate is 2 per 1,000 residents. Among 170 Minnesota towns, just 9 have a lower violent crime rate than Lewiston.
| Lewiston | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 2 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 11.5 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 1.2 | 1.7 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Lewiston0
Minnesota2.6
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Lewiston2
Minnesota16.3
U.S.17.7
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
3
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
Who lives here
An age mix much like Minnesota’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Minnesota average. 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota. 15% never finished high school.
38.1median age · MN 38.8
| Lewiston | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 18% | 18% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 23% | 23% | 22% |
LewistonMinnesotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma15%
High school24%
Some college19%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
44% women, 56% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.9 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 25 to 34, 77% are men (MN 51%).
| Lewiston | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.7% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.6% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.1% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.6% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.1% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.6% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.3% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.9% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 14.6% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.3% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.2% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.1% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.9% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,500, single groups can be off by several points
HousingCost of living grade B+
The typical home in Lewiston is valued at about $314K
The typical Lewiston home is worth about $314,000, up 2.8% in a year, 10% below the Minnesota typical home.
$314KZillow home value
| Lewiston | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $929 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Lewiston$314K
Minnesota$349K
+2.8%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
4.9%conserved
4.9%
conserved · 40 of 811 acres
1.6 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lewiston
19pages on Lewiston
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 59% of MN districts · 3 schoolsSafety0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2024)HealthB+Better than MN on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB+$314K typical home · up 2.8% in a yearWork & commuteB$92K median household income · 734 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 35% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Lewiston
Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Winona9.7 mi$45,080 tuitionWinona State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Winona12.1 mi$10,576 in-state tuitionMinnesota State College SoutheastCommunity college · Public · Winona12.8 mi$6,432 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Lewiston residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Lewiston
City in Minnesota, United States
Lewiston is a city in Winona County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,533 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,214 ft
- ZIP code
- 55952
- Area code
- 507
Questions about Lewiston
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lewiston, MN expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.