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Lawrence, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Douglas County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
95,459
Population
2,757/sq mi density
$62,838
Median Income
$37,946 per capita
$269,500
Home Value
$322,757 Zillow
$1,054
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
135
Violent Crime/100K
1,538 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,838 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$269,500 home value, $1,054/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawrence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Lawrence has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.1").