Lawrence, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Douglas County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
95,459
Population
2,757/sq mi density
$62,838
Median Income
$37,946 per capita
$269,500
Home Value
$334,684 Zillow
$1,054
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
467
Violent Crime/100K
2,188 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,838 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$269,500 home value, $1,054/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
467 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawrence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 34.9 sq mi (90.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,757/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9600°N, 95.2629°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrence Regional (LWC) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in |
Lawrence has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.9").