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Lewiston, CA

Lewiston, CA.

Population: 2,366 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lewiston, CA is $284,604 — up 2.8% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with landslide, wildfire, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$284,604

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$284,604
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
-8.1%
5-year appreciation
-11.0%
10-year appreciation
+27.3%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$330,881
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Lewiston Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, wildfire, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Iron Mountain Mine (16.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
29.0 in
Annual snowfall
7.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
209
Days with Moderate air quality
93
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
174

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (15 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Lonnie Pool Field Weaverville Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-55 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
24.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,741
Households with broadband internet
20.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,728
Average weekly wage
$968
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
21

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LewistonState medianUS median
Median home value$284,604$702,573$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,741$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lewiston, CA?
$284,604.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lewiston, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, wildfire, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Lewiston, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lewiston, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lewiston, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lewiston, CA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Lewiston, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lewiston, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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