Lawrence, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Hancock County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
49,284
Population
2,445/sq mi density
$73,455
Median Income
$36,911 per capita
$220,400
Home Value
$268,242 Zillow
$1,084
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
293
Violent Crime/100K
1,732 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,455 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,400 home value, $1,084/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
293 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawrence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 26.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,445/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8660°N, 85.9896°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Indianapolis International (IND) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in |
Lawrence has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.7").