Lafayette in, 2015
Lewis Run’s story
155 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2015.
- 1871Lewis Run is settled
Lewis RunPA
A town of 550, settled in 1871.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
550
2025 Census estimate · −5.2% since 2020
Median home value
$123K
Census ACS
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
40.8
years
Jobs based here
405
A job hub
Is Lewis Run a good place to live?
Lewis Run’s average trip to work is 17 minutes, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Among 1,038 Pennsylvania towns, just 1 have a lower January low than Lewis Run. Lewis Run’s trail density is 2.5 miles per square mile, against 0.4 in Pennsylvania’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Lewis Run has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Lewis Run stand out
Where Lewis Run beats most towns.
Small town
550 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Bradford TownshipLafayette TownshipLewis Run
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Lewis Run: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lewis Run, and how to reach them.
PowerPenelecEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterLewis Run Borough water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lewis Run’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMcKean County Board of ElectionsMcKean County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes16738, 1670116738 87% · 16701 13%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 Lewis Run.
Work & commute
A job hub: Lewis Run has 2.1 jobs for every working resident and draws in 398 commuters
Most working residents leave Lewis Run for work: only 4% work in town. Jobs based in Lewis Run grew to 405 in 2023, 75 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Bradford (36%), Bradford Township (13%) and Foster Township (4%).
4%work in town
| Lewis Run | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3.7% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Lewis Run4%
Bradford36%
Bradford Township13%
Foster Township4%
St. Marys3%
7 mi
median commute distance
405
jobs based in Lewis Run
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
18.1%conserved
18.1%
conserved · 212 of 1,171 acres
4.5 mi
of trails · 2.5 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Lewis Run stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally, with a typical July afternoon cooler than most
Lewis Run’s July high is 79°F. Lewis Run has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
75″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–33°
Spring32–56°
Summer53–77°
Fall38–59°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 18
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Lewis Run is
Lewis Run beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 21% of adults smoke cigarettes in Lewis Run.
| Lewis Run | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 17% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better17 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Lewis Run | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.2% | 7.7% |
| More smokers | 20.6% | 15.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 7.4% |
UPMC Kane
18 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Lewis Run faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities. Since 2003, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Lewis Run.
60risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
3
paid flood claims since 2003
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
$285Kmedian sale price
| Lewis Run | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 84% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $933 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 14 attractions →Kinzua Dam and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lewis Run. Close and well known come first.
18 mi DamKinzua Dam
9 mi State parkKinzua Bridge State Park
24 mi National forestAllegheny National Forest
17 mi State parkAllegany State Park27 mi Ski areaHoliday Valley79 runs · 790 ft vertical28 mi Ski areaHolimont42 runs · 671 ft verticalSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Kinzua Dam: Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kinzua Bridge State Park: Nicholas from Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Allegheny National Forest: IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5 · Allegany State Park: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lewis Run
17pages on Lewis Run
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Lewis Run
About 3 of every 100 Lewis Run residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A job hub
Every workday, about 398 people come to Lewis Run for work
Where Lewis Run’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
405jobs based in Lewis Run
4%of working residents work in town
7 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lewis Run
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Lewis Run is a borough in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 583 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1911
- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,552 ft
- ZIP code
- 16738
Questions about Lewis Run
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lewis Run, PA a good place to live?
Lewis Run has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.