At a Glance
Median Income
$94,205
$52,623 per capita
Home Value
$218,800
Zillow: $266,605
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
16.9% smoking rate
How Lawrence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lawrence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lawrence a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawrence residents earn a median household income of $94,205 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,623. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawrence is $218,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,605. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
15.4% of adults in Lawrence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawrence has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population213
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density576/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$94,205
Per Capita$52,623
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$266,605
Housing Units92
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,935/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation895 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute33 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lawrence was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.