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About
Life in Lewisburg
Lewisburg is a community of 12,607 people in Tennessee. The median household income is $48,341, median rent runs about $872 per month, and median home values are around $225,700. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Lewisburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.9%
Foreign-Born
3.5%
Broadband Internet
86.6%
of households
Population Growth
+10.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lewisburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lewisburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (65.5%), and 7.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
18.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.1%
of households
Married Couples
38.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 27% below TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Lewisburg
In Lewisburg, rent runs 27% below the TN average, and home values are 21% below the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.2%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,329
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $289,657 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TN
Unemployment in Lewisburg
Unemployment in Marshall County, which includes Lewisburg, is close to the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Lewisburg: Marshall County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Marshall County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Lewisburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.9 min avg
How Lewisburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lewisburg, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 47 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 90% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lewisburg runs 90% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
624.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,452.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lewisburg Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
45.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Marshall County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Marshall County, which includes Lewisburg, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $285,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | Drought | $1.8M |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.6M |
| 2022 | 14 | Drought | $21,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Hail | $8,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $148,570 |
| 2019 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $261,940 |
| 2018 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $71,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Marshall County, county-wide
Air Quality33 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Maury County, TN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 20 miles from Lewisburg) is typically good — 299 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
33
Good Days
299
per year
Moderate Days
59
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Maury County, TN (20 mi away)
Climate90°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lewisburg has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.9"
Hot Days/Year
59
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
95
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 28°F | 4.47" |
| Feb | 54°F | 30°F | 4.73" |
| Mar | 63°F | 36°F | 5.56" |
| Apr | 72°F | 44°F | 5.06" |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 4.71" |
| Jun | 88°F | 63°F | 4.87" |
| Jul | 91°F | 67°F | 4.44" |
| Aug | 91°F | 64°F | 4.29" |
| Sep | 85°F | 57°F | 4.52" |
| Oct | 75°F | 45°F | 3.67" |
| Nov | 62°F | 36°F | 4.02" |
| Dec | 52°F | 30°F | 5.73" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lewisburg
Lewisburg has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.1%
of residents
Marshall Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lewisburg
Lewisburg's student/teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Stones River National Battlefield, 36 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lewisburg
Lewisburg has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Stones River National Battlefield (36 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
36 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
64 mi awayShiloh National Military Park
National Military Park
90 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
92 mi awayFort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
96 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lewisburg
Marshall County Memorial Library
310 Old Farmington Road, Lewisburg
Cities Near Lewisburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lewisburg FAQ
Is Lewisburg, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Lewisburg's median rent is $872/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $48,341/year. Median home value is $225,700.
Is Lewisburg, Tennessee safe?⌄
Lewisburg's violent crime rate was 625 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1452 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lewisburg, Tennessee?⌄
Marshall County, which includes Lewisburg, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lewisburg, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Lewisburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $872/month and median household income is $48,341/year. The median home value is $225,700. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lewisburg, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Lewisburg is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from