Lawrence, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Boone County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
213 Population 576/sq mi density
$94,205 Median Income $52,623 per capita
$218,800 Home Value $266,605 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$94,205 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawrence experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 31.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation895 ft (273 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density576/sq mi
Coordinates42.4433°N, 88.6417°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBoone County County
Nearest AirportSouthern Wisconsin Regional (JVL)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 31.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.70"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.9 / 100
Community Resilience72.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 111 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 54 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 104 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 98 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 89 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 36 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

587 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 75 fatalities, 1,741 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 88 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 85 km 2
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 64 km 1
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 45 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 34 km 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 33 km 6
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 28 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 17 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 83 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 77 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 100 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 22, 2024 EF2 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: IBSP SOUTH F1 RX (690 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 68 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 59 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.3 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in

Lawrence has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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