Fort Lewis, WA
Living in Fort Lewis
Bikeability63
Walkability91
Commute100
Public Transit53
Affordability39
Public Safety40
Airports97
Hospitals41
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation-636 (2010–19)
22 y Median Age
17%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
93%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years32%
15 to 34 years58%
35 to 54 years9%
55 to 74 years<1%
75 years and over<1%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black15%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian4%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate25%
Some College56%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household93%
Householder living alone5%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$3.4k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
56%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K53%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector43%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts13%
Military43%
Sales and office10%
Service9%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked15%
Worked at home3%
Housing
-Median Home Value
27%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian Monthly Rent+$412 (2010–19)
1%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached43%
1 unit, detached18%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K41%
$100K to $149K24%
$250K to $299K35%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
LP gas2%
Utility gas35%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fort Lewis
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in Fort Lewis
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump30%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 7 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 8 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 7 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Lewis
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding22
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Lewis, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Lewis, WA
Lakewood Lutheran School
4 miles, N
St Frances Cabrini School
5 miles, NE
Imagination School
6 miles, E
Parkland Lutheran Church & School
7 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Lewis, WA
Pacific Lutheran University
7 miles, NE
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
12 miles, NE
University of Puget Sound
12 miles, N
Saint Martin's University
12 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Lewis, WA
Madigan AMC (FT Lewis)
1 miles, NE
St Clare Hospital
5 miles, NE
St Joseph Medical Center
12 miles, NE
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
12 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Fort Lewis, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
27 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
104 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
117 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
173 miles, E