At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$36,508 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
Zillow: $183,211
Median Rent
$950/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
14.8% smoking rate
How Lawn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lawn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lawn a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawn residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,508. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,886 business establishments, including 371 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawn is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,211. Median rent is $950/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
7.6% of adults in Lawn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawn has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population347
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density578/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans15.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$36,508
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$9,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent$950
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$183,211
Housing Units197
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,985/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain25.0 in/yr
Elevation1,923 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute47 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lawn was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 371 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.