The Town FilesLewisport, Kentucky
City in Hancock County · population 1,767 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $138,200
- Household income
- $55,873
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 39.5
Lewisport is a city of 1,767 people in Hancock County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $138,200, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks easier by car than 84% of Kentucky towns, better for retirees than 81% of Kentucky towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of Kentucky towns.
How Lewisport 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 Lewisport is worth $138,200, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $55,873, which is more affordable than 76% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $824 a month. 59.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lewisport | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $138,200 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $824 | $837 |
| Median household income | $55,873 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 59.3% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lewisport
| People | Lewisport | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.3% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 27.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 88.6% |
Weather in Lewisport
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 25.8°F. About 51.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.3 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 78 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lewisport since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 19, 1970 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 19, 1989.
Severe weather in Hancock County since 1996
Hancock County has been included in 25 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 |
| 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 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Hancock County
Hancock County had 3,621 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $80,392 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Lewisport itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Lewisport
4 public schools with 1,263 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hancock Elementary School | PK-5 | 471 | 13.9 |
| Hancock County High School | 9-12 | 463 | 14.9 |
| Hancock County Middle School | 6-8 | 315 | 14.3 |
| Hancock County Alternative Program | 6-12 | 14 | 7.0 |
Towns near Lewisport
- Grandview, IN4.4 mi · 698 people · home $140,600
- Tell City, IN8.0 mi · 7,506 people · home $139,000
- Hawesville, KY8.5 mi · 1,023 people · home $153,100
- Rockport, IN8.7 mi · 1,984 people · home $132,700
- Cannelton, IN9.0 mi · 1,524 people · home $85,700
- Thruston, KY11.5 mi · 2,234 people · home $187,700
- Santa Claus, IN12.9 mi · 2,586 people · home $258,900
- Philpot, KY14.5 mi · 991 people · home $240,900
Lewisport questions
Is Lewisport, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lewisport scores better for retirees than 81% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 59%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.5).
How much does a house cost in Lewisport?
The median owner-occupied home in Lewisport is valued at $138,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,873, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $824 a month.
What is the weather like in Lewisport?
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 25.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.3 inches of precipitation a year and 11.3 inches of snow.
Does Lewisport get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lewisport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 19, 1970. 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)