At a Glance
Median Income
$72,500
$45,137 per capita
Home Value
$81,300
Zillow: $203,507
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
13.3% 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawrence residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,137. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 187 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawrence is $81,300 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,507. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
26.6% of adults in Lawrence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawrence has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population217
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density517/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$45,137
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$384M
Avg Weekly Wage$816
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,300
Rent
Ownership98.1%
Zillow$203,507
Housing Units126
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain28.9 in/yr
Elevation1,880 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lawrence was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.