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Lewis

A township of 1,373 people in Clay County, Indiana
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Conserved land1.3%358 of 28,137 acres
Trails5.7 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Lewis

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
610 ftElevation

Lewis, also known as Lewisburg or Centerville, is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) in Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Originally platted entirely within Vigo County, it has now expanded into adjacent Sullivan County. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code47858
Living in Lewis

Housing in Lewis

$222K▲ 1.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Lewis home is worth about $222,000, up 1.9% in a year, 15% below the Indiana typical home.

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Most working residents leave Lewis for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Terre Haute (11%), Knightsville (5%) and Linton (4%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Terre Haute
11%
Knightsville
5%
Linton
4%
Center
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Lewis →

Health in Lewis

Compared with Indiana

1better than IN·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Greene County General HospitalLinton · 12.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Greene County Health- ShakamakJasonville · 4.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47438, 47858, 47841 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lewis →

Natural hazards in Lewis

52
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lewis →

Climate in Lewis

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Lewis has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 23°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
67° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Jasonville Public LibraryJasonville · 4.2 miles · 20 hrs a week
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