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County population in July 2007: 3,581 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 1,157
Renter-occupied apartments: 397
% of renters here:  26%
State:  28%
Land area: 479 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.8 sq. mi.
Population density: 7 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

2008 cost of living index in Lewis County: 82.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (17.2%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (15.5%), Manufacturing (12.5%), Retail trade (10.6%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 61%
  • Government: 22%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 17%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%

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Races in Lewis County, Idaho:

  • White Non-Hispanic (91.5%)
  • American Indian (5.0%)
  • Two or more races (2.2%)
  • Hispanic (1.9%)
  • Other race (0.9%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  42.5 years
Idaho median age:  33.2 years

Males: 1,891  (50.5%)
Females: 1,856  (49.5%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $20,174
County population in 2003: 3,747
Jobs in 2003: 1,423

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Total labor force in 2004: 1,770
Unemployment rate in 2004: 3.6%

Average household size:
Lewis County:  2.4 people
Idaho:  2.7 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $38,670 ($31,413 in 1999)
This county:  $38,670
Idaho:  $46,253

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $348 (lower quartile is $235, upper quartile is $448)
This county:  $348
State:  $564

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $144,937 (it was $78,200 in 2000)
Lewis County:  $144,937
Idaho:  $178,100
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $90,755 - $222,087

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $177,668
Here:  $177,668
State:  $251,224

Townhouses or other attached units: $91,606
Here:  $91,606
State:  $186,487

In 2-unit structures: $78,732
Here:  $78,732
State:  $340,461

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $260,250
Here:  $260,250
State:  $305,789

Mobile homes: $77,199
Here:  $77,199
State:  $52,209

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000
Here:  $5,000
State:  $37,997
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,078
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $223

Institutionalized population: 8


Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 8
  • Burglaries: 18
  • Thefts: 39
  • Auto thefts: 6

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 3
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 7
  • Burglaries: 35
  • Thefts: 32
  • Auto thefts: 3

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2004 Presidential Election results in Lewis County Idaho:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 74.7%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 24.2%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $765 (1.0%)

Lewis County household income distribution in 2007 Lewis County home values distribution


Lewis County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  12.0%
Whole state:  11.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  4.2%
Whole state:  4.6%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lewis County is $431 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $534 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $771 a month.

Cities in this county include: Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, Reubens.

Neighboring counties: Clearwater County , Idaho County , Nez Perce County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Lewis County: Kamiah Holding Ponds (A), Ponderosa Point Picnic Area (B), Talmaks Campground (C), Long Camp and ASA Smith Mission (D), Christmans (E), Dublin Siding (F), Russell (G), Winchester Lake Public Fishing Area (H), Harris Siding (I), Nucrag (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Lewis County: Saint Joseph Mission (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Fletcher Cemetery (1), Central Ridge Cemetery (2), Gold Ridge Cemetery (3), Holy Trinity Cemetery (4), Russell Cemetery (5), Coldsprings Cemetery (6), Forest Lawn Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Mud Springs Reservoir (A), Lapwai Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Deer Creek (A), Suzie Creek (B), Cottonwood Creek (C), Long Hollow Creek (D), Maloney Creek (E), Meadow Creek (F), Holes Creek (G), North Fork Willow Creek (H), Effie Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Lewis County: Winchester State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  3.6%
Idaho:  7.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 92
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 84.2%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%

Number of foreign born residents: 42 (55% naturalized citizens)

Lewis County:  1.1%
Whole state:  5.0%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 4
  • 1990 to 1994: 6
  • 1985 to 1989: 4
  • 1980 to 1984: 2
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 1
  • 1970 to 1974: 2
  • 1965 to 1969: 23


Mean travel time to work: 21.3 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 62.0%

Lewis County marital status for males
Lewis County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,379
  • One, attached: 6
  • Two: 36
  • 3 or 4: 81
  • 5 to 9: 27
  • 10 to 19: 2
  • Mobile homes: 246
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 18

Housing units in Lewis County with a mortgage: 430 (29 second mortgage, 23 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 436

Here:  49.7% with mortgage
State:  73.2% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 1,909
Total congregations: 19

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchPentecostal Church of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAssemblies of God
Adherents592 (31.0%)247 (12.9%)235 (12.3%)199 (10.4%)167 (8.7%)
Congregations2 (10.5%)1 (5.3%)5 (26.3%)2 (10.5%)2 (10.5%)
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other
Adherents128 (6.7%)101 (5.3%)92 (4.8%)64 (3.4%)84 (4.4%)
Congregations1 (5.3%)1 (5.3%)1 (5.3%)1 (5.3%)3 (15.8%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Lewis County - Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, Reubens

Agriculture in Lewis County
Average size of farms: 1224 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $156792
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $186.51
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.00%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 5.91%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $118569
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 64.65%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $163864
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 83.05%
Average age of principal farm operators: 56 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 1.99
All wheat for grain: 73197 harvested acres

Lewis County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Idaho state average. It is 82% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/28/1991 at 01:08:58, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.0 ML, 4.3 MD, Depth: 5.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 94.4 miles away from Lewis County center
On 8/17/1994 at 06:56:49, a magnitude 4.1 (3.6 ML, 4.1 ML, Depth: 1.0 mi) earthquake occurred 90.2 miles away from the county center
On 6/28/1998 at 07:35:32, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MD, 3.6 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 32.2 miles away from the county center
On 7/14/1992 at 20:01:51, a magnitude 4.1 (3.8 ML, 4.1 MD, Depth: 7.2 mi) earthquake occurred 94.0 miles away from Lewis County center
On 11/8/1997 at 09:15:06, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 ML, 3.5 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 46.1 miles away from the county center
On 5/30/1996 at 10:00:37, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 ML, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 87.5 miles away from Lewis County center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (23%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Wood products (10%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Paper (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (15%)
  • Health care (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Canada (36%)
  • Mexico (26%)
  • Austria (10%)
  • Russia (10%)
  • Philippines (7%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)
  • Colombia (5%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Lewis County (%):



  • German (31%)
  • United States or American (18%)
  • English (11%)
  • Irish (9%)
  • French (except Basque) (4%)
  • Norwegian (4%)
  • Swedish (3%)


Lewis County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 1,050 (71%)
  • Carpooled: 153 (10%)
  • Railroad: 2 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 4 (0%)
  • Walked: 155 (10%)
  • Other means: 10 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 109 (7%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Lewis County, Idaho
  • 9 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 8 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 8 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 6 people in other workers' dormitories
  • 2 people in religious group quarters

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $36,423.

8.83% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,215 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.83%
Idaho average:  9.61%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.81% relocated from other counties in Idaho ($16,868 average AGI)
4.01% relocated from other states ($13,339 average AGI)
Lewis County:  4.01%
Idaho average:  5.54%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Idaho County, ID  1.60% ($35,136 average AGI)
from Nez Perce County, ID  1.39% ($25,789)


7.95% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,620 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.95%
Idaho average:  8.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
4.71% relocated to other counties in Idaho ($19,907 average AGI)
3.24% relocated to other states ($9,713 average AGI)
Lewis County:  3.24%
Idaho average:  4.23%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Nez Perce County, ID  1.99% ($35,185 average AGI)
to Idaho County, ID  1.33% ($38,889)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.4
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 11.2



Births per 1000 population in Lewis County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 10.2
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 10.8



Deaths per 1000 population in Lewis County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 7.5
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 0.0



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Lewis County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 1,330 (1,108 aged, 222 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 17%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 15%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1333.330
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1173.330

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 49.91
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 80

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 26.67


Household type by relationship


Households: 3,714
  • In family households: 3,144 (812 male householders, 254 female householders)
    909 spouses, 1,006 children (913 natural, 12 adopted, 81 stepchildren), 70 grandchildren, 16 brothers or sisters, 13 parents, 16 other relatives, 48 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 570 (247 male householders (203 living alone)), 253 female householders (237 living alone)), 70 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 33 (9 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 569 2-persons, 165 3-persons, 186 4-persons, 95 5-persons, 33 6-persons, 18 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 440 1-person, 53 2-persons, 7 3-persons.

96.9% of residents of Lewis County speak English at home.
1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (47% speak English very well, 30% speak English well, 14% speak English not well, 9% don't speak English at all).
0.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (38% speak English very well, 63% speak English well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (14% speak English very well, 14% speak English well, 71% speak English not well).
0.6% of residents speak other language at home (68% speak English very well, 32% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $50,630,000 ($13491 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $761,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $20,488,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $5,609,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $4,893,000
Federal grants: $17,193,000
Federal procurement contracts: $283,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $2,163,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $490,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $2,908,000
Federal Government insurance: $14,256,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 224
Here:  60 per 1000 residents
State:  78 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 214
Here:  57 per 1000 residents
State:  37 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: -4
Here:  -1 per 1000 residents
State:  +10 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +2
Here:  +1 per 1000 residents
State:  +43 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Lewis County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.54 millions of gallons per day (56% from ground, 44% from surface)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.0
State:  6.1

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.4
State:  4.1



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 16
  • 1995 to 1998: 109
  • 1990 to 1994: 76
  • 1980 to 1989: 132
  • 1970 to 1979: 387
  • 1960 to 1969: 205
  • 1950 to 1959: 221
  • 1940 to 1949: 164
  • 1939 or earlier: 485

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Lewis County, Idaho:
  • 1 room: 7
  • 2 rooms: 17
  • 3 rooms: 30
  • 4 rooms: 136
  • 5 rooms: 274
  • 6 rooms: 226
  • 7 rooms: 174
  • 8 rooms: 135
  • 9+ rooms: 158


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Lewis County, Idaho:
  • 1 room: 4
  • 2 rooms: 11
  • 3 rooms: 83
  • 4 rooms: 110
  • 5 rooms: 70
  • 6 rooms: 38
  • 7 rooms: 28
  • 8 rooms: 29
  • 9+ rooms: 24


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Lewis County:
  • no bedroom: 7
  • 1 bedroom: 57
  • 2 bedrooms: 270
  • 3 bedrooms: 502
  • 4 bedrooms: 251
  • 5+ bedrooms: 70


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Lewis County:
  • no bedroom: 4
  • 1 bedroom: 102
  • 2 bedrooms: 138
  • 3 bedrooms: 86
  • 4 bedrooms: 50
  • 5+ bedrooms: 17


Cars and other vehicles available in Lewis County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 48
  • 1 vehicle: 255
  • 2 vehicles: 496
  • 3 vehicles: 238
  • 4 vehicles: 68
  • 5+ vehicles: 52


Cars and other vehicles available in Lewis County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 62
  • 1 vehicle: 172
  • 2 vehicles: 95
  • 3 vehicles: 48
  • 4 vehicles: 16
  • 5+ vehicles: 4


67% of Lewis County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 30% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 60% lived in Idaho.

Lewis County:  67.0%
State average:  50.5%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 2082
  • Northeast: 72
  • Midwest: 270
  • South: 192
  • West: 1074

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $55,900


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Electricity (32.8%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (32.6%)
  • Wood (20.2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (11.6%)
  • Other fuel (2.3%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Electricity (52.4%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (20.7%)
  • Wood (13.9%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (9.1%)
  • Other fuel (3.3%)
  • Utility gas (0.8%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 32
Here:  7.1%
Idaho:  7.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 16
Here:  6.3%
Idaho:  5.7%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 12
Here:  17.6%
Idaho:  22.0%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)



Lewis County government finances in 2004:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $150,000
    All Other: $29,000
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $438,000
    General - Other: $308,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $281,000
    Financial Administration: $227,000
    Solid Waste Management: $140,000
    Corrections - Other: $127,000
    Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $89,000
    Central Staff Services: $74,000
    Health Services - Other: $25,000
    General Public Buildings: $10,000
    Welfare, Vendor Payments for Other Purposes: $2,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Support: $41,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $48,000
    Interest Earnings: $26,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $45,000
    Central Staff: $26,000
    Corrections - Other: $4,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $2,000,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $361,000
  • Tax - Property: $3,208,000
    NEC: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $400,000


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of aged recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of blind and disabled recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients under 18


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients between 18 and 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients older than 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients also receiving OASDI


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)



Lewis County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)



Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)



Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)



Fatalities (per 100,000 population)

Fatalities (per 100,000 population)



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