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Lawler, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Chickasaw County County
Lawler, IA
At a Glance
How Lawler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lawler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lawler a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lawler residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,866. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 430 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawler is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,303. Median rent is $650/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Lawler reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 644/100K.
Education
19.2% of adults in Lawler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawler has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.