The Town FilesLewisburg, Kentucky
City in Logan County · population 748 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $102,400
- Household income
- $38,988
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 46.9
Lewisburg is a city of 748 people in Logan County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $102,400, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for a vacation home than 99% of Kentucky towns, quieter than 95% of Kentucky towns, better for retirees than 77% of Kentucky towns.
How Lewisburg ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lewisburg is worth $102,400, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $38,988, which is more affordable than 71% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $457 a month. 71.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lewisburg | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $102,400 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $457 | $837 |
| Median household income | $38,988 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 71.1% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Lewisburg
| People | Lewisburg | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.7% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.8% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.7% | 88.6% |
Weather in Lewisburg
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 26.3°F. About 53.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.4 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 44 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lewisburg since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 11, 2021 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 16, 1998.
Severe weather in Logan County since 1996
Logan County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Logan County
Logan County had 8,975 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,739 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Lewisburg itself the ACS puts it at 13.6%.
Public schools in Lewisburg
1 public school with 492 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisburg Elementary School | PK-8 | 492 | 17.0 |
Towns near Lewisburg
- Russellville, KY10.6 mi · 7,164 people · home $168,700
- Beechmont, KY13.5 mi · 776 people · home $162,900
- Auburn, KY15.8 mi · 1,589 people · home $122,900
- Elkton, KY16.6 mi · 2,056 people · home $125,000
- Greenville, KY19.9 mi · 4,492 people · home $116,400
- Powderly, KY20.7 mi · 788 people · home $99,300
- Morgantown, KY21.0 mi · 2,505 people · home $114,000
- Adairville, KY22.2 mi · 837 people · home $117,400
Lewisburg questions
Is Lewisburg, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lewisburg scores better for retirees than 77% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 95%. 22.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.9).
How much does a house cost in Lewisburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Lewisburg is valued at $102,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,988, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $457 a month.
What is the weather like in Lewisburg?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 26.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.9 inches of precipitation a year and 5.4 inches of snow.
Does Lewisburg get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lewisburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 11, 2021. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)